"Our Miss Brooks" Faculty Band

1 00:00:05,422 --> 00:00:08,217 ♪ 2 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:16,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 3 00:00:24,274 --> 00:00:31,281 Oh, my goodness, I must have overslept. 4 00:00:34,034 --> 00:00:35,661 I'm so sorry, Connie. 5 00:00:35,786 --> 00:00:37,788 I should have been up to cook your breakfast. 6 00:00:37,913 --> 00:00:39,748 Oh, that's all right, Mrs. Davis. 7 00:00:39,873 --> 00:00:41,959 I'm not completely helpless in the kitchen, you know. 8 00:00:42,084 --> 00:00:43,377 I cook my own breakfast. 9 00:00:43,502 --> 00:00:44,044 Really? 10 00:00:44,169 --> 00:00:45,212 What did you cook? 11 00:00:45,337 --> 00:00:48,548 Bran flakes. 12 00:00:48,674 --> 00:00:52,886 I got them just the way I like them, too, nice and brown. 13 00:00:53,011 --> 00:00:54,054 Good. 14 00:00:54,179 --> 00:00:56,431 What are you doing with the sheet music, Connie? 15 00:00:56,556 --> 00:00:58,225 I brought it home from school yesterday. 16 00:00:58,350 --> 00:01:00,185 I've been practicing my fingering. 17 00:01:00,310 --> 00:01:02,521 I used to take piano when I was a kid, you know. 18 00:01:02,646 --> 00:01:04,231 No, I didn't know. 19 00:01:04,356 --> 00:01:06,733 What made you decide to take it up again? 20 00:01:06,858 --> 00:01:08,443 Well, for two reasons. 21 00:01:08,568 --> 00:01:14,908 The faculty band at Madison now has a new conductor, one Mr. Philip Boynton. 22 00:01:15,033 --> 00:01:16,785 And what is the other reason? 23 00:01:16,910 --> 00:01:17,953 I forget. 24 00:01:19,913 --> 00:01:22,249 But there is a position open in the band, and 25 00:01:22,374 --> 00:01:24,793 I'm going to try out for the auditions today. 26 00:01:24,918 --> 00:01:27,045 Well, good for you, Connie. 27 00:01:27,170 --> 00:01:30,549 I've been reading about the reorganization of your band in the school 28 00:01:30,674 --> 00:01:34,177 paper, and you know, it sort of reawakened my interest in music, too. 29 00:01:36,805 --> 00:01:39,683 Tell you what, Connie, we'll play a duet. 30 00:01:39,808 --> 00:01:40,851 A duet? 31 00:01:40,976 --> 00:01:41,810 You get started. 32 00:01:41,935 --> 00:01:43,437 I'll be back in a minute. 33 00:01:43,562 --> 00:01:47,107 What are you going to play, the vacuum? 34 00:01:47,232 --> 00:01:54,239 You'll see, you just keep on practicing. 35 00:02:00,704 --> 00:02:05,375 Let the cat out, Mrs. Davis. 36 00:02:05,500 --> 00:02:07,502 Minerva is out, Connie. 37 00:02:07,627 --> 00:02:09,504 It was his violin you heard. 38 00:02:09,629 --> 00:02:11,798 Then let the violin out. 39 00:02:11,923 --> 00:02:13,675 How in the world did you get that? 40 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:16,595 I got it out of my old trunk in the attic. 41 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:20,891 I used to play it as a child. 42 00:02:21,016 --> 00:02:26,897 Probably sounded better as a child than as a violin. 43 00:02:27,022 --> 00:02:28,940 I'm glad you found it, though. 44 00:02:29,066 --> 00:02:32,069 I took a few violin lessons when I was a girl, too. 45 00:02:32,194 --> 00:02:33,070 Did you? 46 00:02:33,195 --> 00:02:36,406 Yes, but I didn't get any further with that than I did with the piano. 47 00:02:36,531 --> 00:02:38,992 I guess I'm just allergic to practicing. 48 00:02:39,117 --> 00:02:40,952 It might be fun to brush up on it again. 49 00:02:41,078 --> 00:02:44,956 Well, that's just how I feel. 50 00:02:45,082 --> 00:02:52,089 I think I'll hurry off to school. 51 00:02:54,424 --> 00:02:57,761 I said I think I'll hurry off to... You know, 52 00:02:57,886 --> 00:03:01,431 they just don't write music like they used to. 53 00:03:04,434 --> 00:03:05,435 There. 54 00:03:09,773 --> 00:03:12,692 Oh, please tack this notice on the bulletin board, Harriet. 55 00:03:12,818 --> 00:03:14,027 Oh, yes, Daddy. 56 00:03:14,152 --> 00:03:16,279 Save your eyesight, my dear. 57 00:03:16,405 --> 00:03:19,449 It pertains to our faculty band having been selected 58 00:03:19,574 --> 00:03:22,494 to play at the Board of Education Ball next week. 59 00:03:22,619 --> 00:03:23,870 Quite an honor, isn't it? 60 00:03:23,995 --> 00:03:25,747 Oh, it certainly is. 61 00:03:25,872 --> 00:03:28,333 Mr. Boyne told me yesterday that more than a dozen 62 00:03:28,458 --> 00:03:30,919 teachers have already signed up for the audition. 63 00:03:31,044 --> 00:03:32,462 Golly, now I know why. 64 00:03:32,587 --> 00:03:32,838 Why? 65 00:03:32,963 --> 00:03:35,507 Well, it's only natural for teachers to want 66 00:03:35,632 --> 00:03:38,135 to show off a little in front of the board. 67 00:03:38,260 --> 00:03:40,971 It's too bad he can only select one person. 68 00:03:41,096 --> 00:03:42,431 Yes, it is regrettable. 69 00:03:42,556 --> 00:03:46,143 However, we already have 11 bandsmen, and our appropriation 70 00:03:46,268 --> 00:03:49,729 for musical equipment limits the total number to 12. 71 00:03:49,855 --> 00:03:52,065 I wonder who the lucky person will be. 72 00:03:52,190 --> 00:03:53,900 There's no telling yet. 73 00:03:54,025 --> 00:03:56,987 So far, Mr. Boynton hasn't even decided what instrument he wants. 74 00:03:57,112 --> 00:03:58,697 He's a remarkable fellow, Boynton. 75 00:03:58,822 --> 00:04:01,533 I never suspected he had such a fine ear for music. 76 00:04:01,658 --> 00:04:04,035 But when Mr. Ferguson left last week, he took over as 77 00:04:04,161 --> 00:04:06,580 if he'd been conducting an orchestra all of his life. 78 00:04:06,705 --> 00:04:07,289 I know! 79 00:04:07,414 --> 00:04:10,917 He went right from his biology lab to the music room for a rehearsal. 80 00:04:11,042 --> 00:04:12,752 Yes, it was amazing. 81 00:04:12,878 --> 00:04:18,592 He conducted Dance Macabre with a scalpel. 82 00:04:18,717 --> 00:04:21,511 Judging from the way the faculty band played at 83 00:04:21,636 --> 00:04:24,723 our junior prom, that scalpel should come in handy. 84 00:04:24,848 --> 00:04:31,229 Ah, well, music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. 85 00:04:32,439 --> 00:04:39,571 Oh, Daddy, you're not thinking of auditioning for the band with that. 86 00:04:39,696 --> 00:04:41,490 Never mind what I'm thinking. 87 00:04:41,615 --> 00:04:45,952 I just happened to find this harmonica in my desk. 88 00:04:46,077 --> 00:04:48,580 Well, I don't think there's any place in 89 00:04:48,705 --> 00:04:51,500 the orchestra for a harmonica player, Daddy. 90 00:04:51,625 --> 00:04:54,085 And besides, if you ask me, I think it's beneath the 91 00:04:54,211 --> 00:04:56,671 dignity of a school principal to play in his band. 92 00:04:56,796 --> 00:04:59,716 There is nothing undignified about the display 93 00:04:59,841 --> 00:05:02,511 of a genuine talent at any time, Harriet. 94 00:05:02,636 --> 00:05:05,972 Oh, a genuine talent, Daddy, sure, but may I remind you that the last 95 00:05:06,097 --> 00:05:09,601 instrument you played was the referee's whistle in a basketball game? 96 00:05:15,190 --> 00:05:22,197 Thank you, and dribble yourself out of here. 97 00:05:23,323 --> 00:05:25,867 Oh, now, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. 98 00:05:25,992 --> 00:05:28,286 I'll survive. 99 00:05:28,411 --> 00:05:30,997 Bye, Daddy. 100 00:05:36,461 --> 00:05:43,468 If you like a ukulele, lady, a ukulele's for you. 101 00:05:47,764 --> 00:05:53,436 If you want one... Oh, good morning. 102 00:05:53,562 --> 00:05:55,188 Good morning, Mr. Brooks. 103 00:05:55,313 --> 00:05:57,816 Aloha, Mr. Countland. 104 00:05:57,941 --> 00:06:00,026 This is an ukulele. 105 00:06:00,151 --> 00:06:02,070 Oh, don't say so. 106 00:06:04,447 --> 00:06:06,992 My daughter Harriet must have left it here. 107 00:06:07,117 --> 00:06:08,785 You know how girls are. 108 00:06:08,910 --> 00:06:09,786 Well, I should. 109 00:06:09,911 --> 00:06:12,289 I've always been one. 110 00:06:13,331 --> 00:06:16,334 Well, let's not reminisce. 111 00:06:18,795 --> 00:06:20,297 What's on your mind? 112 00:06:20,422 --> 00:06:24,009 Oh, I'd like to sign up for the faculty band auditions, if I may. 113 00:06:24,134 --> 00:06:25,760 Well, of course you may. 114 00:06:25,885 --> 00:06:28,847 This is a democratic institution wherein everyone 115 00:06:28,972 --> 00:06:31,933 is given fair chance to follow his natural bent. 116 00:06:32,058 --> 00:06:32,809 A sign here. 117 00:06:32,934 --> 00:06:34,060 Oh, thank you. 118 00:06:34,185 --> 00:06:37,188 I had no idea you were musically inclined, Miss Brooke. 119 00:06:37,314 --> 00:06:41,818 Well, let's just say I know enough to follow the leader, Mr. Conklin. 120 00:06:41,943 --> 00:06:48,783 Well, with this particular leader, you've certainly had enough practice. 121 00:06:48,908 --> 00:06:51,953 I guess I've got Mountie blood. 122 00:06:52,078 --> 00:06:55,540 You know, Miss Brooks, I was talking to Mr. Boynton about the orchestra the other day, 123 00:06:55,665 --> 00:06:59,085 and I told him that I feel what the band needs to give it fullness is a peck horn. 124 00:07:00,712 --> 00:07:04,132 You don't, by any chance, play the peck horn, do you? 125 00:07:04,257 --> 00:07:05,300 The peck horn? 126 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:06,343 No, sir. 127 00:07:06,468 --> 00:07:08,553 But I do have some musical talent. 128 00:07:08,678 --> 00:07:09,804 Oh, in what way? 129 00:07:09,929 --> 00:07:12,265 Well, it would be difficult to give you a demonstration, sir. 130 00:07:12,390 --> 00:07:14,476 I play so many instruments. 131 00:07:14,601 --> 00:07:19,064 Well, if you insist. 132 00:07:19,189 --> 00:07:22,359 If you like a ukulele lady, ukulele lady like her, 133 00:07:22,484 --> 00:07:26,196 shake my hand and call me Max, I got a refund on my tax. 134 00:07:31,242 --> 00:07:32,118 More. 135 00:07:32,243 --> 00:07:37,374 If you like a linger, wear a shady ukulele. 136 00:07:37,499 --> 00:07:44,464 Lady, make it two. 137 00:07:57,560 --> 00:08:04,567 Uh uh 138 00:08:15,745 --> 00:08:16,913 Good morning, Walter. 139 00:08:17,038 --> 00:08:18,331 Oh, hiya, Miss Brooks. 140 00:08:18,456 --> 00:08:21,418 Mr. Boynton asked me to set up these music stands for this afternoon's auditions. 141 00:08:21,543 --> 00:08:23,753 Oh, I guess I just missed him then. 142 00:08:23,878 --> 00:08:23,878 Yeah. 143 00:08:24,003 --> 00:08:26,047 I've signed up for the auditions too, you know. 144 00:08:26,172 --> 00:08:26,840 You? 145 00:08:26,965 --> 00:08:30,885 Well, I didn't know your varied talents included music, Miss Brooks. 146 00:08:31,010 --> 00:08:33,430 Neither did I until recently. 147 00:08:33,555 --> 00:08:35,014 Oh, I get it. 148 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:36,808 You figure if you can make the band, you'll 149 00:08:36,933 --> 00:08:38,727 be able to spend more time with Mr. Boynton. 150 00:08:38,852 --> 00:08:41,479 Like before, during, and after rehearsals. 151 00:08:41,604 --> 00:08:47,235 You're auditioning for a very low mark in English, Walter. 152 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:48,319 Well, don't worry. 153 00:08:48,445 --> 00:08:51,531 Most of the teachers who signed up are strictly no talent. 154 00:08:51,656 --> 00:08:55,243 As a matter of fact, your stiffest competition will come from a certain 155 00:08:55,368 --> 00:08:58,663 party who borrowed our peck horn and took it over to his office. 156 00:09:00,457 --> 00:09:00,582 Peck horn? 157 00:09:00,707 --> 00:09:06,212 Yeah, but he asked me not to mention it, so I'm afraid I can't divulge his identity. 158 00:09:06,337 --> 00:09:12,886 After all, it isn't every student who shares a secret with his school principal. 159 00:09:13,011 --> 00:09:18,099 Mr. Conklin, there's just no hiding anything from you. 160 00:09:18,224 --> 00:09:21,895 Yeah, old Marblehead's planning to audition for Mr. Boynton during lunch period. 161 00:09:22,020 --> 00:09:24,564 You see, that way he figures he'll get the jump on you 162 00:09:24,689 --> 00:09:27,484 teachers who won't be able to audition until after school. 163 00:09:27,609 --> 00:09:28,818 Pretty diabolical, isn't it? 164 00:09:28,943 --> 00:09:31,571 It certainly is. 165 00:09:31,696 --> 00:09:34,532 Oh look, Miss Brooks, why don't you beat him to the punch? 166 00:09:34,657 --> 00:09:35,283 How? 167 00:09:35,408 --> 00:09:36,284 Well, it's simple. 168 00:09:36,409 --> 00:09:39,120 Look, all you've got to do is lure Mr. Boynton off the campus 169 00:09:39,245 --> 00:09:41,790 for lunch so that Mr. Conklin won't be able to find him. 170 00:09:41,915 --> 00:09:43,291 Lure him off the campus? 171 00:09:43,416 --> 00:09:44,834 Of course, Walter. 172 00:09:44,959 --> 00:09:46,211 Oh, hello, Miss Brooke. 173 00:09:46,336 --> 00:09:47,295 Oh, hello, Mr. Boynton. 174 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:47,796 Hi, Walter. 175 00:09:47,921 --> 00:09:49,714 Hi, Mr. Boynton. 176 00:09:49,839 --> 00:09:51,132 Look at our new harp. 177 00:09:51,257 --> 00:09:54,594 But we're so young. 178 00:09:56,513 --> 00:09:57,847 It's for the band. 179 00:09:57,972 --> 00:09:59,599 Miss Enright lent it to us. 180 00:09:59,724 --> 00:10:01,976 I understand she plays like an angel. 181 00:10:02,101 --> 00:10:04,103 I can hardly wait. 182 00:10:04,229 --> 00:10:04,771 Let me have it. 183 00:10:04,896 --> 00:10:06,105 I'll take care of it for you, Mr. Boynton. 184 00:10:06,231 --> 00:10:06,856 Oh, thank you, Walter. 185 00:10:06,981 --> 00:10:10,318 Oh, I'm certainly glad I caught you before class, Mr. Boynton. 186 00:10:10,443 --> 00:10:12,320 How would you like to come over to my house 187 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:14,405 today and have lunch with Mrs. Davis and me? 188 00:10:14,531 --> 00:10:17,784 Oh, thanks just the same, Miss Brooks, but I'm afraid that's impossible. 189 00:10:17,909 --> 00:10:20,703 I promised to audition Mr. Conklin at 12 o'clock sharp, and then 190 00:10:20,829 --> 00:10:23,581 I'll just have time to get something in the school cafeteria. 191 00:10:23,706 --> 00:10:24,791 Oh, I see. 192 00:10:24,916 --> 00:10:29,796 And you're probably looking forward to the usual, roast beef and apple pie. 193 00:10:29,921 --> 00:10:30,588 That's right. 194 00:10:30,713 --> 00:10:31,589 Why do you ask? 195 00:10:31,714 --> 00:10:34,968 Well, I hate to be the bearer of sad tidings, but there's an ugly rumor 196 00:10:35,093 --> 00:10:38,680 circulating that the cafeteria has raised the price of roast beef 15 cents. 197 00:10:40,348 --> 00:10:42,016 15 cents? 198 00:10:42,141 --> 00:10:44,769 Quick, Walter, the smelling salts. 199 00:10:44,894 --> 00:10:46,437 This is no joke, Miss Brooks. 200 00:10:46,563 --> 00:10:49,858 Gosh, when they got it up to 60 cents, I thought they hit the peak. 201 00:10:49,983 --> 00:10:52,318 Now it's 75. 202 00:10:52,443 --> 00:10:56,865 Yeah, I also heard they're jacking up the price of apple pie to a quarter. 203 00:10:56,990 --> 00:10:59,742 A quarter? 204 00:10:59,868 --> 00:11:03,413 Miss Brooks, I'll be delighted to have lunch with you and Mrs. Davis. 205 00:11:03,538 --> 00:11:07,083 And remember our policy, no tipping. 206 00:11:07,208 --> 00:11:08,918 Yeah, well, that's that. 207 00:11:09,043 --> 00:11:11,713 John, I'll go get the music. 208 00:11:11,838 --> 00:11:14,549 You know, I've signed up for the auditions too. 209 00:11:14,674 --> 00:11:15,633 Oh, I didn't know that. 210 00:11:15,758 --> 00:11:18,928 I bet you never suspected I was musically inclined. 211 00:11:19,053 --> 00:11:19,762 Frankly, I didn't. 212 00:11:19,888 --> 00:11:22,056 Frankly, neither. 213 00:11:22,181 --> 00:11:25,643 It's just an old spark of talent that's suddenly been rekindled. 214 00:11:25,768 --> 00:11:27,687 Oh, this is good news, Miss Brooks. 215 00:11:27,812 --> 00:11:30,189 The band has a lot of important engagements coming up. 216 00:11:30,315 --> 00:11:33,067 Take the Board of Education ball next week. 217 00:11:33,192 --> 00:11:34,903 I'll be pretty nervous conducting that. 218 00:11:35,028 --> 00:11:38,323 And, well, what I'm trying to say is that having someone 219 00:11:38,448 --> 00:11:42,118 like you vitally interested would mean a great deal to me. 220 00:11:42,243 --> 00:11:43,369 It would, Mr. Barnes? 221 00:11:43,494 --> 00:11:44,495 Oh, yes, indeed. 222 00:11:44,621 --> 00:11:48,207 Your signing up for those auditions is more than I could have hoped for. 223 00:11:48,333 --> 00:11:51,669 Say when we finish lunch at your place maybe i could give you a try out 224 00:11:51,794 --> 00:11:55,340 uh that is if you feel you're ready mr boy i've been ready for six years 225 00:12:04,641 --> 00:12:10,855 Oh, hiya, Miss Brooks. 226 00:12:10,980 --> 00:12:12,398 Have you got a free period, too? 227 00:12:12,523 --> 00:12:13,149 Yes, Walter. 228 00:12:13,274 --> 00:12:15,526 I thought I'd get in a little practice on the piano. 229 00:12:15,652 --> 00:12:17,528 I haven't touched one in years, you know. 230 00:12:17,654 --> 00:12:18,780 Now, how'd you make out? 231 00:12:18,905 --> 00:12:21,658 All I can play are the foot pedals. 232 00:12:21,783 --> 00:12:23,576 I guess the piano's out. 233 00:12:23,701 --> 00:12:25,161 Gosh, it's 11 o'clock. 234 00:12:25,286 --> 00:12:27,747 How'd you be able to audition for Mr. Boynton during lunch period? 235 00:12:27,872 --> 00:12:29,624 We've got to think of something, Walter. 236 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:34,295 There must be some instrument I could learn to fake in an hour's time. 237 00:12:34,420 --> 00:12:37,048 Outside of a bicycle pump, there are very few. 238 00:12:37,173 --> 00:12:41,552 Well, look, have you ever played anything besides the piano? 239 00:12:41,678 --> 00:12:44,222 Yes, the violin, but it would take several 240 00:12:44,347 --> 00:12:47,225 days of intensive practice to brush up on that. 241 00:12:47,350 --> 00:12:48,685 That's a problem. 242 00:12:48,810 --> 00:12:52,021 Well, gosh, if you could just muddle through the auditions today, you'd 243 00:12:52,146 --> 00:12:55,441 still have a whole week to brush up before the Board of Education ball. 244 00:12:55,566 --> 00:12:58,027 Wait a minute, Walter, you've given me an idea. 245 00:12:58,152 --> 00:13:00,321 Could you get me a violin to take home? 246 00:13:00,446 --> 00:13:01,698 Well, sure, but what's your scheme? 247 00:13:01,823 --> 00:13:03,616 Well, I'll tell you later, but if you get the 248 00:13:03,741 --> 00:13:05,618 violin, bring it to the... Oh, hi, Miss Brooks. 249 00:13:05,743 --> 00:13:06,786 Oh, hello, Mr. Vines. 250 00:13:06,911 --> 00:13:10,331 Look, I replaced my scalpel with a real baton. 251 00:13:10,456 --> 00:13:12,291 And not a moment too soon. 252 00:13:12,417 --> 00:13:17,964 At your last rehearsal, you almost shaved the eyebrows off the first violinist. 253 00:13:18,089 --> 00:13:21,092 And I'd hate to see anything happen to a fellow violinist. 254 00:13:21,217 --> 00:13:23,720 There should be more of us on the faculty band. 255 00:13:23,845 --> 00:13:25,680 So, second the motion. 256 00:13:25,805 --> 00:13:27,390 Oh, here, I'll put that on your music stand. 257 00:13:27,515 --> 00:13:28,850 Oh, thanks, Walter. 258 00:13:28,975 --> 00:13:31,561 Did you tell Mr. Conslin about our luncheon date? 259 00:13:31,686 --> 00:13:32,562 Yes. 260 00:13:32,687 --> 00:13:35,940 He was quite chagrined over the postponement of his audition. 261 00:13:36,065 --> 00:13:37,859 But to be truthful, I'm a little relieved. 262 00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:38,735 Relieved? 263 00:13:38,860 --> 00:13:42,196 Well, I was afraid that if Mr. Conklin should get to me first, he might high 264 00:13:42,321 --> 00:13:45,867 pressure me into accepting him on the spot and calling off the other audition. 265 00:13:45,992 --> 00:13:47,410 Well, he'd sure try. 266 00:13:47,535 --> 00:13:48,494 What a character. 267 00:13:48,619 --> 00:13:54,042 Of all the sneaky, underhanded... Underhanded! 268 00:13:54,167 --> 00:13:55,460 Actually, I could always strike him out. 269 00:13:55,585 --> 00:13:58,629 Yes, sir. 270 00:13:58,755 --> 00:14:01,299 Hello, Mr. Conklin. 271 00:14:01,424 --> 00:14:04,010 I was just helping Mr. Boynton with his music here. 272 00:14:04,135 --> 00:14:06,929 I thought this room would be unoccupied this period. 273 00:14:07,055 --> 00:14:08,014 Oh, it is, sir. 274 00:14:08,139 --> 00:14:09,057 Very. 275 00:14:09,182 --> 00:14:10,141 Oh, yes. 276 00:14:10,266 --> 00:14:12,477 Well, somebody left this horn in my office. 277 00:14:12,602 --> 00:14:14,187 Must have been a mistake. 278 00:14:14,312 --> 00:14:17,315 And may I say I don't care for your absconding with our 279 00:14:17,440 --> 00:14:20,693 conductor, just as I was planning to audition, Miss Broome? 280 00:14:20,818 --> 00:14:23,321 Well, I wasn't really absconding with him, Mr. Conklin. 281 00:14:23,446 --> 00:14:25,698 I was just... Never mind, never mind. 282 00:14:25,823 --> 00:14:29,410 Say, this is a stroke of good fortune running into you here, Mr. Boynton. 283 00:14:29,535 --> 00:14:32,330 I can have my audition right now. 284 00:14:32,455 --> 00:14:32,705 Now? 285 00:14:32,830 --> 00:14:34,916 Oh, but that's impossible, sir. 286 00:14:35,041 --> 00:14:36,959 Mr. Boynton has to get back to his class. 287 00:14:37,085 --> 00:14:40,463 As principal of this institution, I am empowered to relieve him of 288 00:14:40,588 --> 00:14:44,092 his classroom duties, and I'll thank you to butt out of my affair. 289 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:48,054 Yes, sir. 290 00:14:48,179 --> 00:14:50,431 It shouldn't take very long, Mr. Boynton. 291 00:14:50,556 --> 00:14:52,642 Well, if you insist, sir. 292 00:14:52,767 --> 00:14:53,643 Oh, I do insist. 293 00:14:53,768 --> 00:14:56,104 After all, I spent two years at the Bodenheim 294 00:14:56,229 --> 00:14:58,231 Conservatory of Music as a young man. 295 00:14:58,356 --> 00:15:01,943 And having brushed up on my repertoire recently, I am prepared 296 00:15:02,068 --> 00:15:05,321 to inundate you with a veritable tidal wave of melody. 297 00:15:08,825 --> 00:15:11,911 Now, I'll get my instrument and give you the treat of your life. 298 00:15:12,036 --> 00:15:13,287 Thank you very much. 299 00:15:13,412 --> 00:15:20,419 I shall now play Flow Gently, Sweet After. 300 00:15:23,297 --> 00:15:26,217 Honestly, Mr. Conklin, I don't like to belittle 301 00:15:26,342 --> 00:15:29,595 your talent, but anyone could play that instrument. 302 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:33,141 Why, even I could probably... Oh, could you now? 303 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:36,811 Well, then, suppose you play first, then Mr. Boynton could 304 00:15:36,936 --> 00:15:40,523 decide which of us is the more accomplished virtuoso. 305 00:15:40,648 --> 00:15:42,316 Oh, well, I didn't exactly mean that I 306 00:15:42,441 --> 00:15:44,443 was... Well, never mind what you meant here. 307 00:15:44,569 --> 00:15:45,069 Play. 308 00:15:45,194 --> 00:15:48,656 Oh, but, sir... This is an ornament, look. 309 00:15:48,781 --> 00:15:49,574 Let's have it. 310 00:15:49,699 --> 00:15:53,953 I'm used to playing with a mute, sir. 311 00:15:54,078 --> 00:15:58,583 Do you happen to have one? 312 00:15:58,708 --> 00:16:00,042 Yes, sir. 313 00:16:16,267 --> 00:16:23,274 Mrs. Brooks, what was that? 314 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:28,779 It ain't gonna rain no more. 315 00:16:28,905 --> 00:16:31,157 Well, everything's all ready, Connie. 316 00:16:31,282 --> 00:16:35,161 I put my violin back there with the lunch things, like you told me to. 317 00:16:35,286 --> 00:16:37,079 Oh, that's perfect, Mrs. David. 318 00:16:37,205 --> 00:16:39,707 Now, you're sure you practiced all morning? 319 00:16:39,832 --> 00:16:40,958 Oh, yes. 320 00:16:41,083 --> 00:16:43,628 Practically everything I ever knew came back to me. 321 00:16:43,753 --> 00:16:46,255 Roses of Picardy was humorous. 322 00:16:46,380 --> 00:16:48,216 Flatfoot flugee. 323 00:16:49,842 --> 00:16:52,595 Oh, I forget a few of them, but I'm really doing beautifully. 324 00:16:52,720 --> 00:16:53,638 Here, I'll show you. 325 00:16:53,763 --> 00:16:55,139 Oh, I'll have to take your word for it. 326 00:16:55,264 --> 00:16:56,974 There's no time to audition you. 327 00:16:57,099 --> 00:16:59,227 It's my audition we have to pass. 328 00:16:59,352 --> 00:17:04,941 Walter got me this violin at school, and I greased the bow so it won't make any sound. 329 00:17:05,066 --> 00:17:05,816 Wonderful. 330 00:17:05,942 --> 00:17:10,738 Then when I play back there, Mr. Boynton will think it's you. 331 00:17:10,863 --> 00:17:17,286 It's as if I were Svengali and you were Mortimer Snurge. 332 00:17:18,663 --> 00:17:24,710 I'd prefer to think of myself as Trilby and you as Edgar Bergen. 333 00:17:24,835 --> 00:17:31,926 Now when Mr. Boynton gets here, don't... Right on time. 334 00:17:32,051 --> 00:17:33,094 Come right in, Mr. Boyne. 335 00:17:33,219 --> 00:17:34,387 We're all ready for you. 336 00:17:34,512 --> 00:17:35,638 Thanks, Miss Brooks. 337 00:17:35,763 --> 00:17:39,016 Mrs. Davis has lots of little surprises behind the screen. 338 00:17:39,141 --> 00:17:40,017 Fine. 339 00:17:40,142 --> 00:17:41,310 Hello, Mr. Boyne. 340 00:17:41,435 --> 00:17:42,395 Ready for lunch? 341 00:17:42,520 --> 00:17:43,813 Oh, yes, indeed, Mrs. Davis. 342 00:17:43,938 --> 00:17:44,605 I'm starved. 343 00:17:44,730 --> 00:17:45,690 Well, sit right down. 344 00:17:45,815 --> 00:17:46,357 Thanks. 345 00:17:46,482 --> 00:17:50,111 But if you don't mind, I'd like to go through with the audition first. 346 00:17:50,236 --> 00:17:54,490 I'm getting a little nervous about it, though that's understandable, I suppose. 347 00:17:54,615 --> 00:17:55,616 It is to me. 348 00:17:55,741 --> 00:17:58,995 She's so understanding. 349 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:00,788 I've been looking forward to this, Miss Brooks. 350 00:18:00,913 --> 00:18:02,081 I'll be happy to hear you play. 351 00:18:02,206 --> 00:18:04,292 Oh, well, sit right where you were, Mr. Boynton. 352 00:18:04,417 --> 00:18:09,213 If you sit there and close your eyes, you'll get the proper perspective. 353 00:18:09,338 --> 00:18:11,007 Your perspective is behind the screen. 354 00:18:11,132 --> 00:18:14,218 All right. 355 00:18:14,343 --> 00:18:16,679 She's got a few more sandwiches to fix. 356 00:18:16,804 --> 00:18:19,015 Mind if I have some coffee during the concert? 357 00:18:19,140 --> 00:18:19,849 Oh, not at all. 358 00:18:19,974 --> 00:18:21,183 There's a pot of hot water there. 359 00:18:21,309 --> 00:18:22,184 Help yourself. 360 00:18:22,310 --> 00:18:23,269 Thanks. 361 00:18:23,394 --> 00:18:26,981 Now, let's see, what do we start with? 362 00:18:27,106 --> 00:18:28,482 How about... 363 00:18:30,276 --> 00:18:37,283 I forgot my rosin. 364 00:18:53,174 --> 00:18:55,926 Now, are we all ready? 365 00:18:56,052 --> 00:18:56,844 I'm ready. 366 00:18:56,969 --> 00:19:02,016 For my first tune, I will play Roses of Picardy. 367 00:19:02,141 --> 00:19:04,643 Oh, that one I forget. 368 00:19:07,313 --> 00:19:11,150 Then I won't play that one. 369 00:19:11,275 --> 00:19:12,068 Why not? 370 00:19:12,193 --> 00:19:15,404 Why should Mrs. Davis forgetting it prevent you from playing it? 371 00:19:15,529 --> 00:19:17,490 I don't like to play tunes that people forget. 372 00:19:17,615 --> 00:19:24,205 I will now play a number with which Mrs. Davis is more familiar. 373 00:19:24,330 --> 00:19:25,414 Humorous? 374 00:19:25,539 --> 00:19:26,916 No. 375 00:19:27,041 --> 00:19:32,505 Well, I'll just play whatever comes into my head. 376 00:19:32,630 --> 00:19:33,381 Ready? 377 00:19:33,506 --> 00:19:34,548 One, two. 378 00:19:39,845 --> 00:19:44,058 Too much rosin, I forget. 379 00:19:44,183 --> 00:19:45,184 Now we should be ready. 380 00:19:45,309 --> 00:19:49,814 I'll now play a nostalgic ballad we all remember. 381 00:19:49,939 --> 00:19:54,735 One, two, three. 382 00:19:54,860 --> 00:20:01,867 Miss Brooks, what's the meaning of this? 383 00:20:14,797 --> 00:20:18,134 Ask Mortimer Snurd. 384 00:20:18,259 --> 00:20:20,261 You're Mortimer, dear. 385 00:20:20,386 --> 00:20:21,512 I'm Edgar Bergen. 386 00:20:21,637 --> 00:20:22,596 My mistake. 387 00:20:22,721 --> 00:20:25,141 It was all my mistake, Mr. Boynton. 388 00:20:25,266 --> 00:20:28,936 You see, I thought I could play the violin if I had a few days to brush up. 389 00:20:29,061 --> 00:20:32,356 But in order to pass the audition, I enlisted the, 390 00:20:32,481 --> 00:20:36,068 if you'll excuse the expression, help of Mrs. Davis. 391 00:20:37,111 --> 00:20:39,613 I'm afraid I wasn't much good to you, Connie. 392 00:20:39,738 --> 00:20:41,115 Well, you did the best you could. 393 00:20:41,240 --> 00:20:45,286 It isn't your fault if I made a fool of myself. 394 00:20:45,411 --> 00:20:48,289 I know how angry you must be, Mr. Boynton. 395 00:20:48,414 --> 00:20:50,040 Oh, on the contrary, Miss Brooks. 396 00:20:50,166 --> 00:20:52,042 I think it's very flattering that you'd go to 397 00:20:52,168 --> 00:20:54,128 such extremes to become a member of my band. 398 00:20:54,253 --> 00:20:55,379 Do you really mean that? 399 00:20:55,504 --> 00:20:56,005 Yes. 400 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:57,923 Then you'll give me another chance? 401 00:20:58,048 --> 00:20:58,883 Certainly. 402 00:20:59,008 --> 00:21:01,635 Will you meet me in the music appreciation room after school? 403 00:21:01,760 --> 00:21:02,803 Of course I will. 404 00:21:02,928 --> 00:21:06,098 Well, now, isn't that nice? 405 00:21:06,223 --> 00:21:07,725 You expecting someone, Mrs. Davis? 406 00:21:07,850 --> 00:21:08,517 Well, of course, dear. 407 00:21:08,642 --> 00:21:13,731 There must be somebody out there or the chimes wouldn't have rung. 408 00:21:13,856 --> 00:21:14,940 I'll get it. 409 00:21:15,065 --> 00:21:17,485 Oh, it's Mr. Conklin. 410 00:21:17,610 --> 00:21:19,987 Hello, Boyden. 411 00:21:20,112 --> 00:21:20,279 Hello, Osgood. 412 00:21:20,404 --> 00:21:21,155 Hello, Margaret. 413 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:24,241 Well, I'm fit as a fiddle and ready for my audition. 414 00:21:24,366 --> 00:21:26,535 You're just in time for lunch, Osgood. 415 00:21:26,660 --> 00:21:29,413 Well, I would like a bite and some coffee, but first 416 00:21:29,538 --> 00:21:32,333 I'm going to clinch my position on the faculty band. 417 00:21:32,458 --> 00:21:34,835 Don't you honestly feel, in fairness to the others, 418 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:37,171 you ought to cancel your audition, Mr. Conklin? 419 00:21:37,296 --> 00:21:38,464 I certainly do not. 420 00:21:38,589 --> 00:21:43,469 I've always been a great believer in striking while the iron is hot. 421 00:21:43,594 --> 00:21:48,599 Well, I think that others are entitled to the same privilege. 422 00:21:48,724 --> 00:21:51,185 Well, I am not concerned with the others. 423 00:21:51,310 --> 00:21:58,734 I walked all the way over here lugging that field piece, and now I intend to play it. 424 00:21:58,859 --> 00:22:03,030 Just have a moment of your time for the very dulcet 425 00:22:03,155 --> 00:22:06,492 It seems heavier than it was before. 426 00:22:06,617 --> 00:22:09,119 Oh, maybe there's still some water left in it from this morning. 427 00:22:09,245 --> 00:22:10,079 Oh, don't be ridiculous. 428 00:22:10,204 --> 00:22:11,413 I emptied it myself. 429 00:22:11,539 --> 00:22:14,583 I used 15 blotters on the inside of the bell. 430 00:22:14,708 --> 00:22:16,168 Well, there's no harm in double-checking. 431 00:22:16,293 --> 00:22:18,921 But, Miss Brooks, we... 432 00:22:23,050 --> 00:22:28,222 Well, you've had your coffee. 433 00:22:28,347 --> 00:22:30,724 How about a sandwich? 434 00:22:33,310 --> 00:22:35,479 Now remember, this is a big surprise, 435 00:22:35,604 --> 00:22:38,649 Mr. Boynton, so don't look around till I tell you. 436 00:22:38,774 --> 00:22:40,067 I won't. 437 00:22:40,192 --> 00:22:42,570 You know, you're really getting a bargain in me. 438 00:22:42,695 --> 00:22:44,780 Three musicians wrapped in one. 439 00:22:44,905 --> 00:22:45,823 Three? 440 00:22:45,948 --> 00:22:48,117 I'm a one-man band. 441 00:22:49,451 --> 00:22:54,790 Look, no hands. 442 00:22:59,795 --> 00:23:06,802 Welcome to the musicale, Mr. Conklin. 443 00:23:14,935 --> 00:23:16,854 I was just auditioning for Mr. Boynton. 444 00:23:16,979 --> 00:23:18,772 The auditions are over, Miss Brooks. 445 00:23:18,897 --> 00:23:21,942 I am the winner by default. 446 00:23:22,067 --> 00:23:23,861 By default? 447 00:23:23,986 --> 00:23:24,862 I don't understand, sir. 448 00:23:24,987 --> 00:23:27,197 More than a dozen teachers signed up for those auditions. 449 00:23:27,323 --> 00:23:30,576 Well, I've just had a heart-to-heart chat with each one of 450 00:23:30,701 --> 00:23:34,330 them, and somehow they've all decided to withdraw voluntarily. 451 00:23:35,914 --> 00:23:37,416 Well, I haven't withdrawn. 452 00:23:37,541 --> 00:23:38,542 You don't have to. 453 00:23:38,667 --> 00:23:42,338 Your choice of instruments eliminates you automatically. 454 00:23:42,463 --> 00:23:47,509 If you're wasting any more of Mr. Boynton's time, I'll relieve you of them. 455 00:23:47,635 --> 00:23:50,137 Hand them over, Spike. 456 00:23:54,725 --> 00:23:57,603 Are there any more time-wasting devices hidden around here? 457 00:23:57,728 --> 00:23:59,605 Never mind, I'll look for myself. 458 00:23:59,730 --> 00:24:02,024 Now, it's all clear. 459 00:24:03,025 --> 00:24:06,028 I'll see you later, Boynton, alone. 460 00:24:06,153 --> 00:24:07,154 Yes, sir. 461 00:24:10,616 --> 00:24:13,577 Well, thank goodness he didn't take my big finish. 462 00:24:13,702 --> 00:24:14,787 Your big finish? 463 00:24:14,912 --> 00:24:21,919 She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes. 464 00:24:46,819 --> 00:24:53,784 The. 465 00:25:00,624 --> 00:25:01,625 The. 466 00:25:07,840 --> 00:25:14,847 The. 466 00:25:15,305 --> 00:26:15,859 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm