 Just what do you have against babysitters? Streets. Of a dope. A thwart. Getting you're too old for your age. Visitors refuse to believe it. Why do you bring my sister flowers? The racket. Where is Eloise? Putting on our lipstick so you can kiss it off. Come on, young fella. I'll put you to bed. For your sister and I are going to be let me quite an entrance. Thanks to Junior. Donald, didn't you promise mother and dad you'd be a good boy? It just happens that their standards are much higher than mine. Where's his babysitter? His sitter? Well, Donald, go in and wash your teeth and go to bed. And don't wake your baby sister. What's the matter? No babysitter. There are dozens of babysitters in the neighborhood. Well, not for my dear brother. He's been declared out of bounds. Have you tried the employment agencies? They don't have babysitters. Well, it looks like my understudy will have to go on tonight. Start calling every employment agency till you find one that's open. Get somebody. Anybody. Sounds like a bad idea. But I'll do it. And I'll handle my pal Donald. I'll say it is. You ought to watch where you're going, big boy. What are you trying to do? Get away? My way shorty for this. You're big enough to carry me in. Officer, we're terribly sorry. Well, all right. But don't let this happen again. Now get off of my car. We've been talking for ten minutes. It comes my heavy date for tonight. Or will you get a ticket? Well, if I do, I can get it fixed. I have influence. Why don't you look where you're going? See you outside, baby. What do you see in a tall, dark, handsome fella? Plenty. Girls never say that to me. What do they say to you? Shh, not a mixed up. Employment agency? His greatest babysitter. That's right, Miss. Sure. He is the best. Where do you fit into this? Oh, I was agent. Yes. He lets me keep ten percent of everything I earn. I'm sorry I took so long. But fortunately, a professional babysitter just came in. May I have your address, please? No. He'll be right out. Thank you, Miss. Gee, you're wonderful. I like girls like you. Eyes of blue and five feet, too. Going out together? You see, Dink, I have a way with girls. Please. You see, why are you so clumsy? I'm excited. Why? This is my first job. Gee, I hope he's a sweet child. I love children. Come on. There is. You're kind of big for a baby. You're not for me. I'll reject it again. I guess it isn't my night. Won't you come in? Sure. Sure. Well, it's too late to get anyone else. Have you had much experience with babies? Oh, yes, sir. I've been a baby all my life. Don't you worry about Jack. Kids just love him. He makes them feel so superior. In which they are? Sure. Well, they both sound asleep, and I'm sure you won't hear a sound out of them all night. But if you need anything... Oh, no, madam. I don't need a thing. I'll prepare for everything. No one's prepared for Donald. Well, good luck, and we'll be home after eleven. Are you going out right now? Oh, costumes. Going to a masquerade ball? No, playing. Play. Kids are going to play. May I see you out the door? Excuse me. May I help you? In case I want to see the children. Just where are they? Oh, they're in the bedroom down the hall. Thank you. This isn't my real business. I know kids. Good night. Get me a glass of milk. What did you say? I said get me a glass of milk. It talks better than me. I'm sorry, kid. But what school did you go to? The baby isn't talking. This kid ain't even moving her lips. This is a baby ventriloquist. I'm talking over here. I know it's you. Problem child. Problem child. It's like me, I think. Would you like to have me read you a story before you fall asleep? Read this to you? Exciting, isn't it? The village was turned. This is a very exciting book about the giant and everything. Get over the big words. Only because I'm fascinated by you. Here, hold my club. Yes. Fascinated. It was terror, a rocious giant who lived in a castle in the sky. In this village lived a simple peasant boy named Jack and his widowed mother. They had come upon hard times because of the giant. One day Jack was told to bring their only cow to the market. I could have a glass of water. Yes, your highness. I'm a little tired of people waiting on me. It must be wonderful to be allowed to do everything you want to whenever you want to. Oh, you don't get around much, do you? What do you mean? You mean you haven't heard? There's no food in the village. The giant, he's taken everything. He's even taken your father's crown jewels, didn't he? That's why I have to marry Prince Arthur. Well, isn't it a love match? I've never even seen him. But his people have money. Did you ever have to marry a man you've never seen? Thank you, your highness. And, princess, remember, have courage, fear not... Stop talking to yourself. I wasn't talking to myself, mother. I was talking to the princess Eloise. Oh, Jack, when are you going to grow up and get some sense? Does one go with the other? It's not a very important decision. If we're not to starve, I'll have to sell our last valuable possession. No, you're not going to sell the cow. She has to go. Fetch me a pail of water and then be on your way. Yes, mother, I'm going to let you look. You'll look beautiful very soon. You are the only thing I love. Now, this is the last look you're going to get, Henry. Take a look. Don't you look pretty? Oh, parting is such sorrow. We've got to go, Henry. Uh-oh. Will this road take me to the royal palace? No, sir. But your horse will say you're Prince Arthur. So they tell me? Oh, boy, will the princess be surprised? Princess Eloise? Mm-hmm. You should have heard what she said about you this morning. No worse than I said about her. Any girl who will marry a man for his father's money. But you're safe with me. What did I tell you, Henry? I protected you. Now, look, Henry, I got to go tell the prince about the bad giant they hear. Hey, Prince, where did you go? Oh, come on. This is no time to play games. Oh, Prince. You need sheep, and someone stole all our sheep. Oh, I don't believe that silly story about the giant. Oh, that's a giant. All right, Mrs. Mercutroyd, because I saw him. You see a lot of things that other people don't. Did you really see him, Jack? I saw his shadow. How do you know it was the giant's shadow? That's a very good question. Goodbye. I'm going to take my cow to Mr. Dinkelpuss, the butcher. You see us. You're not going to hold this one for the black market. The idea of selling those less sirloin sticks for seven cents a pound, there ought to be a law. Oh, ladies, ladies, ladies, I haven't seen a cow around here for months, but you bring somebody to me with such an animal. I'll reward him like he's never been rewarded in his life. I'll make him rich, richer beyond his dreams. I'll pour gold into his pocket. I'll pour gold so deep that the animal, you're not trying to pawn him off to me as first grade beef. Why would let my worst customer use him for stew? Come inside, Jack, and I'll give you the best deal that I can afford. I mean, all the beef we haven't had any look at this big cow. I'd like to get some of that. I certainly would, too. What's your idea of that? Well, I don't want everyone to know how generous I am. Oh, how much could he give me for the cow? Why, you're asking money for that wonderful animal? I was going to give you beans. What do I want with beans? What do you want with my magic beans? I should have my head examined. Trying to make you rich. I'll give you money, worthless money. How much you want? Any price at all, how much? Now, wait a minute, Mr. Ticklepuss. I don't want that worthless money. Either I get the magic beans or I take Henry home. Well, you strike a hard bargain, boy. No beans, no cow. Well, I know when I'm weak. I keep my beans hidden out there. Come on. Magic beans. You've got to get up all free early in the morning to put anything over on me. They must be around here someplace. You've got to keep them buried, you know. You can't let the village know where these magic beans are. They're priceless, just secret. But I'll never realize, I'll never know how you ever talked me out of them. Mr. Ticklepuss, what? Can I say goodbye to Henry? Well, surely, go ahead. Hello. Hello? I got to say goodbye now. Be a good boy for Mr. Ticklepuss. Do you mind if I kiss you goodbye? Henry, such a good pal. The giant has shown the princess. You hear what they're yelling? She kidnapped the princess. Goodbye, Henry. Ice deal for Henry. But the giant kidnapped the princess and has holed her for ransom. Oh, the poor... Worthless money for such a valuable animal? I got five magic beans. Why is it whenever I send you on an errand you always do the wrong thing? One, two, three, four, five magic beans. Ain't I a smart boy for how smart in a butcher? You were indeed. Plant the beans, my boy. Maybe they'll grow something that we can eat. Mother. Plant the beans, Jack. Plant the beans. I'll plant... Not ordinary beans. Are you magic beans? So I can prove to my mother and everybody else that I'm not adult brain like they think I am? Jack, dear, please stop repeating that nonsense. Mother, this isn't nonsense. This is the truth. Hey, are those the beans that I gave you for that cow that disappeared? You mean Henry ran away? Yes, and I want my beans back. Don't you dare disturb that beanstalk. It might lead up to the giant's castle. So what? So what? Maybe a brave boy will climb that beanstalk and kill the giant and save the princess and live happily ever after. Oh, no, Jack. The giant will kill you like he did your poor father. Have no fear, mother. I'm going to climb that beanstalk and I'm going to kill the giant and avenge my father. And then I'm going to save the princess. And while I'm up there, I'll look for our little Nellie. You mean this boy had a sister? You poor unfortunate woman. Oh, no, Nellie was our hen who laid the golden eggs. A hen that lays a golden egg? Fourth in character. Up there? Oh, sure. Well, let me help you, my boy. Get your time now. He's hurrying to his room. Don't cut me up. Take a push, my boy. The giant's castle. Hey, you're right. We must be getting close to the giant. Mr. Dinklepuss. Now, wait a minute. Are you sure that hen Nellie lays golden eggs? Fourteen characters? Well, just follow me. How come your shadow is bigger than mine? Well, the taller you are, the taller your shadow. You see, that's the basic principle of mathematics. I am shorter than you. Therefore, my shadow should be smaller than yours. Mathematically speaking, right? Right. Why? My shadow is making a fool out of your mathematics. Right. Why, that's impossible. That can't be your shadow. No? Well, watch this. You think so? Now, watch this. I didn't see this with my own eyes. I wouldn't believe it. It's absolutely... It's a... What? This... This... Oh. I think he's afraid of my shadow. Why are you being... Did you see what I saw? Did you see that giant? He's as big as the trees. Please. Why did you ever talk me into this thing? I didn't talk you into this. Listen, you know my reputation in the village. You know I had to listen to you. Why did I ever let you do it? Why did you do it? Don't stand there with your mouth wide open. Say something. Mr. Dinklepuss. I'm up here to save the princess. The princess. We got to save her. You're right. It's a little... I feel too small for me. That's right, Phil, she says. Glory being I do, she and you. Why, the master keeps a wench like you around. He likes my cooking. And I don't want to hear another word out of you. Her cooking? Can you make an Irish stew? Can you boil a potato like me, before mother used to boil them? I can put you back in the cupboard if you don't shut up. And I can tell the master you never put the princess in our cell like he told you to. You win this time. Patrick always wins. Come back to earth. Maffoning, maffoning. That is in fine voice I am today. I still can't believe that heart talks. He talks too much. How do I look? Ready to be locked up. What do I have to be? Orders me dainty beauty, orders. Unfortunately, he's right. I meant to ask you, are you the giant's wife? Heaven's no. I'm his housekeeper. He stole me last year from another kingdom. Well, what'll he do with me? Release you for ransom money, perhaps. And if there is no ransom money? You'd make a lovely Sunday dinner. Who is he? A troubadour of the giant picked up yesterday. Just a girl from the village below. What's your name? Pretty is your name? My guess is yes. That's a nice melody. Are there words to it? Not yet, but there can be by tonight. You'll be doing? What did you have in mind? A rendezvous in the garden? I'll speak to the giant about it. Mr, if I'm too heavy for you, I just leave work. Me too. See me, boy, bless you. What's with that? I said bless you. And I'm sorry now that I see your silly little face a bit closer. Oh, I mean... Thank you, master. It is a sight for sorrows it is, ya. Thank you, Patrick, for us. Will you want any supper? Just a midnight snack. Anyone we know? Don't worry till his back breaks. I love the sound of the fracking booms. You're a bad heart. Sticks and stones, sticks and stones. All right, blabbermouth. Into the cupboard you go. Don't you dare put me in that dark cupboard again. Don't you dare! You must be hungry. Would you like a glass of milk before supper's ready? Uh, thanks. Thank you, miss. Or is it Mrs? It's miss. Why? Well, when I look at you... Now, now, wait, now, now. You're too young to go out with girls. Yeah, but this might age me fast. Here's to us. Leave that alone. Oh, come on, Rose, any of it. Well, don't get hoggish. Off my feet. I'd need a little help for that. Ever tasted this pleasant? Where is he? There's plenty of time for that. But I have an idea how we can escape if you're interested. We're interested. Not me. Not unless I can take along a princess. Does she mean that much to you? Oh, no. You jealous? You needn't be. I promised my mother that I would return home with a princess. And after all, a boy's best mother is his friend. Pong's finished. My son? What are you here, incognito? Well, sort of. There's a young man in the next cell, and I don't want him to know who I am. Your highness. Here. Eat this. That will make you good and strong so we can sail it over the wall. Sail me over the wall? Yes. We're going to build catapults out in the garden. And the housekeeper, she thought of it. She's on our side. Oh, wonderful. You don't suppose she'd let us out tonight for a rendezvous in the garden? Princess. I didn't think that you cared for me. Not you. I meant the young man I told you about. Your royal subjects. And I do so want to see our princess go out with the right fellow. Satha. I wondered what happened to you. Say, aren't you the young fellow with a cow? I guess the princess was disappointed when I didn't show up for the wedding. I never saw a girl cry so much in her life. What are you whispering for? I don't want the girl in the other cell to know I'm a prince. Look, you seem to have some influence around here. I don't suppose you could... Let you out tonight so you could have a rendezvous in the garden? How did you know? It's a secret. But first of all, I'll have to get you some other clothes because the clothes you have on make you look too much like a prince. Prince? Er, Your Highness, excuse me. Background of yours, but he's a wonderful fellow and your loyal subject approves. Thank you, Jack. Prince is not the prince and the princess is not the princess. Then who are they? Just a boy and girl in love. Tonight, I want you to order a full moon and keep the stars shining bright. History is going to be made tonight. I think, of course. I just got through telling you. She's not the princess. She's Darlene, Marja Princess. Are these the catapults? Yes, this is my own creation. You see, all you have to do is get on here. I cut the rope and zoom you right over the wall. Will it work? She's asking me, will it work? I'm asking you, too. Will it work? Will it work? Is it dangerous? Well, it's far too dangerous for a human being. But get on here. I'll show you well if it works or not. Look at it. Wait a minute. Too dangerous. Much too dangerous for a human being. Come, Princess. I mean, Darlene. Lovely night to be somebody else. Tell me what's he like? He sings very pretty. Oh, I know. But shall I let him kiss me if he tries? Oh, Princess. Why not? I have your word. You won't try to escape. You have my word. Stop right there. Expect somebody, sir. Can you put your arm around him? Not yet. Have you got that chicken food mixed up yet? Oh, we'll be soon. And where do you see the egg? I've got to get to the catapults. Of course. Well, feed the chickens. I will. Master, what's the difference between a boat? Care of yourself. Breakfast. Beautiful they are. But can they bring you happiness? Yous, what can she do that I can't do? Can you live? Yes, sir. This morning, I fixed them special breakfast food in myself. Well, Mr. Giant, you should eat something. My door's locked. The window's too high. This is a black day indeed. I'm going to get the chandelier over here. I'm going to put you on a sail you ride at the window. And darling's coming next. That's swinging out of here. Take your time. There's no rush. What do you mean? Ah, quiet. Quiet. Let me see the jewels. Oh, no. They might have not seen a face like that since I seen a pork chop in the window. We chained the giant up down in the dungeon. He can't get away. Mr. Princess? Princess Eloise? Well, of course, Prince Arthur. Who did you think she was? But what are you doing in those clothes? Oral, isn't it? Speak to you again as long as I live. Let us go, Father. The difference who we are as long as we love each other. You knew all the time a prince couldn't break an engagement. But a princess? But that's who you two are. Don't you remember? As I saw him, he was dueling under death with the giant. Oh. Oh, but a brave lad never... Someday bury several branches of the beanstalk for... But as a tough as kid I ever saw. Hey, Dink, I had the most beautiful dream.