 Screen Directors Playhouse, Stars, Joan Caulfield, John Lund, Production, Lady Takes a Chance, Director, William Citer. This is the Screen Directors Playhouse, one of the weekly features on NBC's All-Star Festival of Comedy, Music, Mystery and Drama. Brought to you by RCA Victor, world leader in radio, first in recorded music, first in television. By Chesterfield, always milder, better tasting, cooler smoking, plus no unpleasant aftertaste. And that's the biggest plus in cigarette history. And by the makers of Amazon, for fast relief from the pain of headache, neuritis and neuralgia. Tonight, the Screen Directors Playhouse is pleased to present transcribed, for the first time on the air, a classic in comedy. Our story is, Lady Takes a Chance. And now, ladies and gentlemen, here are our stars, John Lund and Joan Caulfield. Thank you, Jimmy. It's a pleasure to be co-starring with Joan Caulfield. Now, this is your first appearance on Screen Directors Playhouse, isn't it, Joan? Yes, John. And I'm particularly happy that we're going to do a comedy originally produced by my husband, Frank Ross. And Frank and I are both happy over the fact that you're going to be the co-star. For ladies and gentlemen, with John Lund playing opposite her, no Lady Takes a Chance. Thank you, Miss Caulfield. And now, before we present the first act, here's a word from RCA Victor. Just up the street or around the corner from your home is a man who provides a very important service to you and your neighbors. He's your local radio and television service man. Yet curiously enough, the importance of his services is not fully recognized until your radio or television set develops trouble. And then he's needed, just as a policeman or a doctor or a fireman is needed when the occasion arises. And like these other community servants, your neighborhood repairman has the experience and equipment to provide you with prompt, dependable service. 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And Molly, escaping even temporarily from New York and her humdrum existence as a bank teller counting other people's money, was already breathless when she boarded her bus, as was her seat bait, Flory Bendix. Gee, for all three of those fellas who kissed you goodbye, boyfriend. Uh-huh. Gee, if I had three boyfriends in New York, I'd look at the wonders of the West on a stereopticon. And I'd spend my $137.50 on a hope chest. I guess some people are just different from other people. Yeah, particularly fellas and girls, huh? See, you know, I hope you don't think I'm forward for speaking first and then introducing myself, but I'm Flory Bendix. Of course not. I'm Molly J. Truesdale. After all, what if I have to speak first? What's the difference? Which one? You're absolutely right. Well, how do you like the trip so far? Well, of course we haven't left the bus station yet, but so far I think it's wonderful. Not me. I wish I'd known. I bet I wouldn't have come. Why not? Why not? Look at the no-fellows on the bus. Yeah, how many have 14 breathless days with no-fellows? I think it'll be wonderful. Hello, everybody. Well, I still think so. Flory, the guide wants to tell us something. Hello, hello. I'd like to have your attention, folks, for just a minute. You're going to have my attention for the next 14 days, so it isn't too much to ask, is it? No, no. That's what I thought. Now, still, mind, I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Smiley Lambert, but you folks can call me Smiley Lambert. Nothing. Now, I'm going to pass among you and get acquainted. If you have any complaints, now's the time to mention them, because by the end of the trip, you'll have forgotten them. I've got a feeling you don't like me right now, but that's all right. I'll grow on you. Sitting beside you might as well tell me, or I'll look you up on my seating chart. I'm Ms. Truesdale. Should be Ms. Sexypill, eh, folks? I'll be back and see you later. Now, I find this easy as comfortable as smooth as easy as ride that you've ever had. Okay, driver? Thinking about Molly. This wonderful country we're seeing. I'm thinking about fellas. Well, there aren't many secrets between seat mates after almost a week on a bus. Besides, you haven't talked about anything else, Flory. Scenery and sights, sights and scenery. Take a gander, folks. If you're really interested in just any fellow, Flory, I'm sure that Smiley's available. Oh, as a matter of fact, he doesn't look nearly as repulsive as he did five days ago. Look at that view, Flory, the mountains and the sky and the trees. Well, can you honestly think of anything more beautiful than Oregon, Flory? I thought of not me bull-legged bald-headed single fella. Frankly, Molly, I find this a most unsatisfactory trip. I overheard that remark, Miss Bandixon. I'm going to take great pleasure in listening to you retract that statement. What happens? Do we change tour guides? No, we reach Fairfield, Oregon. We arrive 1 p.m. to part 10 p.m. They're having a rodeo there, and the town will be full of cowboys. So to the shoots, I want to get a good picture of one of these riders. Next rider will be Duke Edkinson. It's the opening in the crowd right next to the field. Yeah, but people get hurt down there, you know. Oh, I'm just going to take a picture. Here they come, folks. We just made it. Oh, now if I can just get him in focus... Oh, darn. What's wrong? Well, that silly horse keeps jumping up and down. Well, sure, it's bucking. Well, it might try bucking a little closer so that I can get a decent picture. He has mustered you. Right in the cowboys. Oh, it's getting much clearer. If it gets any more clearer, the horse will be taking a picture of you. It's a birthday. He sure snatched you down. I want you to get up your big lug and let the lady ride. Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I hit you too. I'm glad I was there to break your fall. You're what? Here, here, let me help you. Oh, thank you. Thank you for that very nice of you, I'm sure. You must be hurt worse than I thought. She hates solace. Are you all right? Oh, sure. You sure you ain't busted in any place? Well, pretty sure. Well, I'm sure she's had a brain's jaw to loose. Hi, is that... Okay then. So long. You call me, lady? Yeah, wait a second. Well, what can I do for you? Would you mind giving me your autograph? Uh, what's that? You just signed my rodeo program for a kind of souvenir. Oh, well, I don't mind. Oh, this is certainly one of those breathless days they advertise. There you are. Oh, let me see. Duke Hudkins. Thank you very much, Mr. Hudkins. I don't get sad on every day. Well, goodbye, I guess. Did you get his phone number, Molly? No, just his autograph. I was hoping he'd asked for mine, and that, well, one thing might lead to another. Yeah, I've been thinking that for ten years. Oh, for me? No, your friend. For me? Yeah, can I borrow your rodeo program? Can I have your autograph? No, your friend's. Mr. Hudkins, I don't see why. Well, I don't sit on people every day. Oh. And I just got to thinking that, uh... There you are. Oh, thanks. I don't know if you can read it very well. My signature's kind of fancy. Molly J. Truesdale. Well, what's your name, miss? A Flora Bendix could be changed. Who'd want to change a nice name like that? Yeah, who? For sure. Well, thanks for the use of your program, Flora. Well, don't you want her autograph? No, I got her name. Come on, Molly. Let's see you, Flora. Well, where are we going? Oh, have a beer or something. Gee, a beer. So long, Molly. So long, Flora. See you at the bus. Yeah. I'll be the gal admiring smiley. It's funny the things that can happen just because somebody sits on somebody. Is that so? You like beer? I don't know. I never had any. You'll like it. Two beers, Mabel. Well, I must say that this is certainly an extra added attraction. How's that? Well, there was nothing like this included in the all expenses paid, at least not in the folder. Oh. Do you mind if I feel your muscle? Huh? This arm. Thank you very much. Well, now, what was that for? I was just comparing eastern muscles and western muscles. Oh. They aren't putting that kind of muscle in arms back east anymore. For discriminating smokers, science discovered it. You can prove it. No unpleasant aftertaste when you smoke Chesterfields. The biggest plus in cigarette history added to Chesterfield's world-famous ABCs. Always milder, better tasting, cooler smoking. Only Chesterfield gives you all that, plus the added pleasure of no unpleasant aftertaste. Science discovered it. The country's first and only cigarette taste panel reported that of all brands tested, only Chesterfield leaves no unpleasant aftertaste. You can prove it. Smoke a pack of Chesterfields. You'll find Chesterfields taste better while you smoke them. And after smoking, no unpleasant aftertaste. The biggest plus in cigarette history by Chesterfields today. Now the second act of the Screen Directors Playhouse production of Lady Takes a Chance, starring John Lund and Joan Caulfields. When a Rodale bronc tossed Duke Hudkins off his back, Molly Truesdale was there to break Duke's fall. And while the chance encounter ruined Molly's camera, he prepared Molly's shattered fate in cross-country tour advertising. For as far as Molly was concerned, Duke was the personification of the tour's heralded breathless days. At the moment, Molly and Duke are seated in a tavern looking at each other and liking what they see. Oh, thanks. Why, is she going to drink your beer? Oh, I didn't even notice it was here. Maybe you don't like beer. Oh, no. No? Let me drink it and see. It tastes sort of like pop, doesn't it? How's that? Oh, in a much different way. Yeah. Yeah. Oh, Waco. Yeah, Duke? Come on over here. I want you to meet Waco. He's my better half. What's wrong, Duke? Oh, nothing. Why? All the gas is lasting all you hurt. Oh, no, no, not a bit. It's nice of him to ask, though. Yeah. Waco, this is Molly. Good to see you, Molly. How you been? Very well, thank you. I don't believe I got your name. Waco, like in Texas. Oh, isn't that interesting. Well, how did you happen to get named after some place in Texas? Other way around. Huh. He's the biggest liar in the world, Molly. Oh, when he mentioned all your girls, well, I thought maybe I was intruding. No. They won't mind. Well, then you do have several girls. Oh, sure, sure. You'll meet them all when they drop in. Oh, no, thank you, Mr. Hutkin. What's the matter? What's the matter? What do you think what's the matter? Well, I don't know what I think what's the matter. Well, then it doesn't matter. Look, when I take a girl places, it's kind of unusual if she don't have a good time. I'm sorry you haven't. I'm sorry, too. Uh, would you like to give me another chance? Well, it wouldn't do you any good if all your girls were around. Well, I know a place where my girls won't find me. Really? Yeah. Would you give me another chance? All right. I have to have something to do until the bus leaves. And it's seven again. Kiss the dice again for luck, Molly. Add a girl. Four is my point. Kiss them again, Molly. Little Joe. Right back. How much does that give us, Molly? Two hundred and thirty-eight dollars. Aren't you sure? Positive. Well, let's shoot the bundle. Not if the girl kisses the dice. What do you mean? We got a twenty-five dollar limit here. Since when? Look, why don't you start over and let the lady roll the dice? Okay. Roll them, Molly. All right. I'll try my best. What's the limit for her? Twenty-five. Okay. Shooting twenty-five. I don't feel that lucky, Duke. Okay. Shootin' fifteen. I don't feel that lucky, Duke. Okay. Shoot five. Uh, mister, make up your mind. Now, take it easy, mister. The switchin' the dice was your idea. Gee, Duke, I don't feel lucky at all. Okay, then we'll just shoot a buck. A buck? Look, Mac, where do you think you're playing? In a clip joint. Go ahead, Molly, roll them. There you see, Duke. Snake-eyes. Jumpin' Josephette. Don't never leave me, Molly. Don't never leave me. The dice still belong to the lady. She don't want them, thanks. Come on, Molly. Let's do something different. Dolly, I just about think this is the most interesting afternoon and evening I've ever spent. Ah, this wasn't nothin'. Gee, what more could happen? Winning all that money and drinking half this milk and the big fight and everything. Oh, Rainbow Tours certainly gave me my money's worth today. You got the time. My bus leaves at 10. Well, according to my watch, you're okay. Uh... You, uh, married? Well, my gosh, if I was, would I be doing this? Why? What are you doing? This! You're not married? No. Of course I don't want you to get the impression that I haven't been asked. I have. Well, what happened? Oh, I just never met the right fellow, that's all. You married? Nope. Of course I don't want you to get the impression that I haven't asked anybody. Why not? Don't believe in it. Oh, well, lots of people are married and they seem to like it fine. Oh, no, they don't. They just make out they like it, because they're ashamed to admit they made a mistake. Well, I think we better go put me on my bus. Well, you're the boss. Come on. Isn't that the bus station? Yep. Well, there isn't anyone around. We must be early. Yep. I'm usually early for buses. Trains, too. That's how I am. Good way to be. Well, if you ever come east, New Yorker... I'll call you. Oh, Dunbar 35678. If you call around six, I'll be there. Well, I might not be heading east for a year. Well, I'll be there if you call around six. Six? All right. I wonder where that bus is. Well, maybe it's in the back of the station. Maybe we better go in this... Hey! What? My suitcase. Where? In there on the bus station floor. But the station door is locked. You don't suppose the bus went and left before 10 o'clock? How do you know that's your suitcase? I can see my pink pajamas hanging out. I always leave my pink pajamas hanging out so I'll know which suitcase is mine. Hey, open the door! The man's coming. You can stop pounding. Yep. Look, mister, I want to ask... You the lady with the rainbow torch? What happened to my bus? Well, they left your suitcase. They had to tell you that... What's the idea of them leaving before 10 o'clock, like they said? Well, you must have had a right good time, lady. I did. Well, what do you mean? According to bus time, which is specific standard, it's 20 minutes after 12. Oh, no! That's what the clock in that wall says, Molly. What am I going to do? The guide said to tell you you can catch the bus when it gets to coming back. Back? Yep. Come back through Gold City. Well, we're playing Gold City Thursday Friday and Saturday. You can catch a bus there Saturday at 8 a.m. I'll miss the Columbia Gorge and the Pacific Ocean and the Puget Sound and the Waterfalls of Seven Delights. Lots of folks has missed them. Me and Waco are driving to Gold City tomorrow. All that way across the country, sitting down and what do I get for it? Gold City. Good night, lady. Don't forget your bag. Oh, Duke, you don't know how I've been counting on the Waterfalls of Seven Delights. Oh, they ain't anything. But when you've never ever seen or even seen a waterfall with one delight... Well, I guess I better go find a hotel. You might have a little trouble. Why? Well, with a rodeo in town, a hotel is usually full. Oh, dear. But you can have Waco's in my room. Well, where are you sleep? Oh, I don't usually have much trouble. Let's go. Duke, I just wish all of you ladies in distress could meet up with fellas like you. It's a lovely room, Duke. Oh, I'm glad you like it. It doesn't seem fair, though, to put Waco out when he didn't sit on me or anything. Oh, he's used to it. Why did you close the door? Why not? Now, uh, you like your whiskey straighter with a little water. Winky! Duke! What's the matter? Well, I don't like that look in your eye. That look is just for you, Molly. Well, couldn't you save it for somebody else? Molly, are you trembling? Please let me go, Duke, please. Well, now, what's the matter? Well, now, listen, honey. Just because you're sat on me doesn't give you any right to... Any right to what? I was only trying to kiss you good night. Well, good night. I'll tell Mr. Waco he can have his room back. Hey, where you going? I can sleep in the park, Cat Eye. All they've got out there is bears and hyenas. Do you ever have a bear kiss you good night? No. Friend of mine did. We called him No-No's Jackson. I'll kiss you. And the next time you manage to have a cow hand thrown on you, brush him off before he gets the wrong impression. 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Brought to you by RCA Victor, world leader in radio, first in recorded music, first in television, by Chesterfield, always milder, better tasting, cooler smoking, plus no unpleasant aftertaste. And that's the biggest plus in cigarette history. And by the makers of anison for fast relief from the pain of headache, neuritis, and neuralgia. The Screen Directors Playhouse presentation of Lady Takes a Chance, starring Joan Caulfield and John Lund, will continue in just a moment after a brief pause for station identification. This is the Screen Directors Playhouse. We continue with the third act of Lady Takes a Chance, starring John Lund as Duke, and Joan Caulfield as Molly. When Duke Hudkins attempted to kiss her goodnight, Molly ordered him out of his own room. While this morning ashamed of her misunderstanding, she's unable to face Duke and his partner, Waco. So she's standing out at the edge of Fairfield attempting to catch a ride to Gold City, where she can once again board her bus. A car is approaching her. Up in, Molly. No thank you, Mr. Hudkins. I told you last night we're driving right to Gold City. I'll get a ride to Gold City. You've done enough for me. Okay, but I'm warning you, there isn't much true traffic on this road. The gal's wacky, Waco. Why? Because you said no? She and my type. Too suspicious. She's ramparty. She's wacky. I suppose. Still, I gotta admit Duke, you feel kind of sorry for the poor little type, all alone, big heavy suit case. You want me to turn around? Try again? Well, wouldn't hurt. This is a great road to try and turn a horse trailer on. Well, we could on hits the trailer. And leave Sammy here? I'd let her walk every step of the way before I leave Sammy here. Just thought I'd save you some work. I can handle it. Holly. Wise guy. Wise gal. Huh? Molly was in that great big, beautiful car. She turned back the way we was going. Easy, Duke. Oh, what are you afraid of? Nothing in particular, but just one headlight, you can't see so good in the dark. Yeah, that's better. Hey, what's that up ahead? Uh-oh. Looks like that big, beautiful car ain't going all the way to Gold City. Nuts to her. Molly? Yeah, but I'm not gonna stop. You'd leave her out here in the middle of nowhere at night? Anywhere, anytime. Oh, I didn't know of you as I'd gone on her. Who's gone on who? Well, there can't be any other reason for being afraid to stop and pick up a little girl. I'm not afraid to stop. I bet you won't get in. You lose, Duke. Huh? Thank you for stopping. Thank you very, very much. Oh, don't mention it. Now, maybe Duke can stop someplace and eat. Them beans tasted even better and free of us. I must say, Mr. Hudkins, this is a very peculiar place to stop. Very. Wow. Considering, Mr. Hudkins, you've passed up several very attractive auto camps. Slammy don't like garages. And your life is governed by what a horse likes, I see. Never forget the time, the first time I beat off several hundred engines. I was trapping with kick-tars in the day. No, no, I was working as sheriff and they're all right with pictures at the time. Clean up the tinware, will you, Waco? No, just when I was about to tell Molly. Yeah, one of your lies. No, anything you say, Duke. I'm not about to lead him, Molly. I ought to make a real interesting story. In fact, I'm anxious to hear about myself. Look, Miss Truesale, is there any good reason for you and me sitting around here insulting each other? I insulted you, Mr. Hudkins? I'm sorry. Now, quit calling me Mr. Hudkins. Anything else I might call you, Mr. Hudkins, would hardly be appropriate for a lady to utter. What did I ever do to you? Oh, nothing, Mr. Hudkins, not a thing. Well, is that what you're mad about? Are you all washed, Waco? Man, I didn't... don't exactly wash them. I noticed. I could keep them a lot cleaner. I had a dog. Who needs to talk, Waco? Time to get to bed. Hope you don't mind sleeping on the same desert with me, Miss Truesale. He's pretty fresh, isn't he, Waco? You don't know the half. Funny, last night for a while, I thought he was the nicest fellow I'd ever met. Yep. He generally has that effect on him, at first. Here's a blanket for you, Miss Truesale. You wrap yourself in it and curl up by the fire. It'll keep you from freezing anyway. Thank you, Mr. Hudkins. I'm sorry I can't give you this heavy one. It's for Sammy. The horse? Sure. Come here, Sammy. Truesale, this is Sammy. How do you do, I'm sure. Sammy, this is Miss Truesale. Oh, come on, come on now. Quit showing off and hold still. It's bedtime. You have to have this blanket on you. You're welcome. Ah, there you are. Come on now, eat your head off. Good night, boy. Well, aren't you going to put a rope on him? Well, how would you like me to put a rope on you? Well, I wouldn't. But I'm not a horse. What's the difference? Not to me. At least not about a thing like that. I don't like ropes. Good night, Miss Truesale. Good night, Mr. Hudkins. A snore like that. How can they keep warm enough to sleep well enough to snore like that? Oh, one thin little blanket. Wouldn't keep a horse warm. A horse? Sammy, it's Miss Truesale, Sammy. Remember, Mr. Hudkins Duke introduced us. I need your blanket, Sammy. But it's you and me and you have a horse-eyed coat. Dog on fool. Aren't you got no respect for nothing? Stealing a horse's blanket? The things I ever heard. Sammy, sneeze. Start the car. Get going. We got to get the gold city in a bet fast. What's wrong with Sammy, Doc? Can't tell for sure yet. Maybe it's just a cold, maybe it's pneumonia. Pneumonia? I didn't know horses could get pneumonia. Well, do everything you can, Doc. I'll do my best, Mr. You got to find a horse. Yeah. Duke, oh, Duke, it was my fault. If anything should happen, well, I don't know what I can do. It's all right, Molly. You didn't know. It's been nice knowing you. Duke, I... Goodbye. See you at the arena, Waco. Okay, boy. I was right about him, Waco. He's the most unusual man I've ever met. Sure is. He certainly is the right fellow for the right girl. Huh? So long, Molly. Oh, I'm not leaving just yet. You better. No, I'll stay here with Sammy, then I can let Duke know if anything happens or... Molly, I want to give you some advice. What? Go home. Well, I'm going when my bus comes back through here tomorrow. Don't wait for it, Molly. Go now. Listen, any fellow who can love a horse the way Duke loves Sammy can love a girl. Bet you. It's a bet. Now, you run along to the arena and I'll bring the news about Sammy just as soon as there is any. How's Sammy, Molly? Oh, he's okay. Okay? You sure? That's what the vet said. Sammy's going to be all right. Waco, he's okay. Oh, good doctor, that bet. He's a man I'm going to see if I ever get sick. Where are you going now, Molly? Hotel, I guess. Well, with a rodeo in town, hotel is usually full. Where are you staying? Over at the Mullen Hotel. I don't suppose they'd have a room there. It's just for overnight. Well, they might. Well, let's go see. Doesn't look like a hotel at all, Duke. Well, it charges like one. A bunch of cabins. Oh, they look very nice. Number 12. Right next to mine. Hey, where are you going? This is number 12. I know, but I usually walk before I eat. Don't you? I usually walk after I eat. People are different. Yep, sure are. That's why they don't understand each other. Why? Because they don't know each other. How could they? How could everybody know everybody? Oh, sure, that is it. Well, take us, for instance, the other night when you wanted to kiss me goodnight, I misunderstood you. So I got so mad at you, I practically hated you. But now I've gotten to know you a little better and I understand you and I don't hate you at all. If you wanted to kiss me goodnight now, I'd understand. Yeah. What's the matter with that? In fact, I can understand your feeling in the matter very clearly now. Is that a fact? Well, I thought I could. I try to understand everybody, especially if I like them. Oh, me too. Of course, it's harder for men and women to understand each other than this for men and men. Oh, of course, by far. If they're in love, then it don't matter if they understand each other or not. They think they do. Have you ever been in love? Oh, millions of times. Oh, you couldn't have been. Who couldn't? Why? Nobody. How many times could you? Once. I've never heard that before. Which is harder? Bulldogging or calf roping? Oh, bulldogging. I've never been in love once. Especially if you miss their horns. I'm very glad I met you, Duke. I've had a wonderful time. Well, glad to have met you. It's a shame it couldn't be longer. Yeah. We might have got to be very good friends. Yeah. If we had the time. Well, we're back to my cabin. Oh, so... If you'd like to come in and... Hey, Duke. Say, where you been, Duke? I've been waiting so we could eat. Why, I guess I'm not hungry. You look hungry. Duke and I decided to eat here. Where? Right here in my cabin. A little home cooking for a change, right, Duke? Oh, yeah. Is there a store near here? No. Oh, find one. Will you wake up? I've got to get cleaned up before we eat. Here's the store, Molly. We're then going to do you a bit of good. Well, standing out here talking won't, that's for sure. Oh, let's see. I need four nice lamb chops. Lamb chops? What are going to get Duke? Well, they're for Duke. He won't eat them. Oh, yes, he will. I fix them a special way. I need a can of tomato juice, can of grapefruit, can of peas. I don't care how you fix them. Duke won't eat lamb chops. Half a pound of butter, a head of lettuce, it's going to work. It may. Anyway, it's worth trying. Oh, and I have to have some candles. Candles? Well, certainly. And some paper napkins. Oh, that just seems to cover about everything. Except dessert. What'll I get for dessert? Don't bother. Oh, here are some pastries. What's this sunset on the desert special? Looks like just one more gooey mess to me. Well, I'm going to take two and some after-dinner mints. Those you positively won't need. Why not? Mainly because there ain't going to be no after-dinner. Duke will walk out right after he sees the lamb chops. And if he doesn't? In that case, heaven helped you both. What's Monty fixing for dinner, Waco? Wish I could tell you. What's to stop you? You look crazy. Well, I ain't crazy enough to have dinner alone with no single female woman. Well, take the first time I've done it. Well, it's the first time you've done it with this one. Miles will tell you, Duke, I don't approve of this whole thing. What whole thing, Grandma? All the fresh shave, the clean shirt, the goo on the hands, going over there for dinner, everything. Well, man's got to eat, don't he? Not like this, you don't. That little old gal over there means business. Now, listen, you're a wild horse, and you ain't never been busted. But that don't mean she ain't never going to be. Oh, sure, sure. Never a horse couldn't be rode, never a rider couldn't be throwed. Don't worry, Waco. I can take care of myself in the clinches. Yeah, maybe in the clinches. But this gal's going to left hand you to death. She's far, you do. Remember how you told me? Women are like socks. You got to change them regularly. Okay, this gal's different. Come on, Duke, dinner's ready. So am I. I'm warned, Duke, this gal's different, and you're going to find it out. You talk like a wife, Waco. You know, I may have a surprise up my sleeve for her, too. Come in, Duke. Your hat, please. Huh? Oh, sure. Would you like to sit in that rocker? Why, ain't supper ready? Oh, yes, but I thought we'd have our cocktails here. Oh, well, whatever you say. Mmm, smells good. What do we got? You'll see, after our cocktail. Here. Here's to you. Thanks. Not much kick to it. It's tomato juice. How it tastes like it? It's the way I prepare it, with lime juice. Oh. It's good this way, isn't it? Oh, yeah, very. If you can stand tomato juice. Hungry? Well, to tell you the truth, yes. Oh, well, let's start then. Anytime. Now, this is your place over here. Okay. You go ahead and sit down. I'll be right back. Right. I didn't call you until everything was ready, so you wouldn't have to wait. And I hope you really brought your appetite, because there's plenty of everything. Well, go right ahead, Duke. There's nothing you're cooked like better than to see a man eat. What are you staring at? Lamb chops. Oh, yes. Well, they're wonderful, too. Why, I never ate lamb chops in my life. But they're good. Let's go downtown and get a steak, huh? Please try them. I don't like them. Why? I never ate them. Why? Because I don't like them. I'm a cow man. I like steak. I prepare them in a special way, and I hope... Hold on. Okay. Okay. I'll eat them. Hey. Hey. All right. I knew you'd like them. Tastes like steak. What's wrong? Don't your lights work? Why, the candle's awful dark in here. Well, I don't think so. They don't charge you extra for electricity. What's so wonderful about life? Well, nothing, I guess, except I just bit my thumb. Any more lamb chops out there? No. Well, here. Have one of mine. Oh, and Waco said you didn't like lamb chops. Biggest liar in the world. Who's a salad duke? It's good for you. I'll get the dessert. Oh, I hope you like the dessert. It's a surprise, too. There we are. What is it, for guys' sakes? Well, I got it at the store, so it's kind of a surprise for me, too. They call it a sunset on the desert special. I couldn't help thinking of you. Me? You want your coffee an hour later? Well, it's... Well, it's... so much matter. Oh, it's a pleasure to see you eat the dessert, Duke. Duke? Hmm? You know, Duke, all we've been together and all the fun we've had, I hardly know anything about you. Oh, well, that's not it. You know, there's about a million things. What's the matter, Duke? Hmm? You look funny. Oh, well, Duke. The dessert's giving you luck, or something. Oh, here, here, drink some coffee that may loosen it up. Oh, well. What? Ah! Are you... are you all right? Yeah, it was... it was, uh, kind of sticky. What's wrong? Oh, it's nothing. It's just that I wanted to have everything perfect. Oh... Oh, Duke. Molly. I've never been kissed like that before. Hmm. Neither. Let's clean things up around here then maybe we can talk. We can talk and... and... Yeah. Everything's stacked in the sink anyway, except our dessert dishes and coffee cups. I'll tie the towel around your waist so you can't ruin your clothes. Why sure. This won't take a minute. Well, come on, slow pose. Molly. Yes, Duke? Look in that mirror down there. Yes? Why, us silly. Us silly is right anyway, me silly. Duke, what's the matter? I must be drunk. What? We're in a towel for an apron, wiping dishes. I am drunk. I ain't had a drink all night and I'm drunk. I thought we were... I know what you thought, Molly, only you thought wrong. I guess you don't want any more than any other girl wants, but you've come to the wrong place, Molly. I ain't built that way. Built what way? Maybe this kind of stuff works where you come from, but don't work around here. Let me alone. Quit trying to hook me. I wasn't trying. I got my own way of living. I don't want nobody changing it. That isn't what I was... Now don't start crying. Who's crying? Now just let me finish. If I wanted to get hooked, Molly, how about you hook me? I don't know. Nobody else I would. But I don't want to get hooked. Goodbye, Molly. I just missed the bus. Sorry, that's all. It happens. To you, maybe. To me, never. Hey, where's your cowboy? I don't have any cowboy. Oh, you got rid of them, huh? Yeah, we should tell me where you throw your old boy friends. Are you gonna tell me everything? Well, there's nothing to tell. Molly, look. I read three concession magazines a month. I am a very sophisticated woman. You can tell me everything. Well... The days were breathless, all right. Oh, I knew it. And the nights, Molly. It's cold enough to give a horse pneumonia. Well, folks, this brings us to the end of our little adventure. I'm sure you're all gonna remember your 14 breathless days and one of the high spots of your life. Yeah. But no, fellas. Oh, please, Miss Fendix. There are some things more important than fellas. Not to girls. Come on, Molly, let's go. Here's my favor, a part of the whole trip. Now, remember, Molly, in case you got stuck, you know, some night for an extra female, you got my number. OK, Flory. Well, look, Molly. What? Come and tour this. The camera buster. Hi, Molly. What Duke, I thought you were... I know what you thought. Oh, Duke, Duke, put me down. You can't carry me in a bus station. Who says a cast? Why, well, nobody, I guess. Nothing happens, huh? Right back where you come from. Night's so cold, they give a horse pneumonia. What are you doing in New York, Duke? I told you, I came to take you back. Right now? Awful soon. Now, come on. Duke, Duke, what's Flory going to think? Well, now, stop dragging me. Now, look, just a minute, Duke. I'm not going anyplace. No matter with you, anyway, you must be crazy. Well, haven't I got anything to say about it? I am not getting back on the bus. I can tell you that. I just got off a bus. Who do you think you are, anyway? This is New York City, you know. You just can't come charging in here and decide everything about it. I'm not going anywhere. I can't come charging in here and decide everything for everybody. If you want to talk things over, we'll say so. Just because you've made up your mind, it doesn't mean you've made up everybody's mind. It doesn't mean you've made up my mind. You better hold your own ticket here. Do you wish you could be taking a lot for granted? Well, I'm not even sure I should be speaking to you after all the things you... But I'll tell you one thing. I'm certainly not getting on any bus. I'll give the man your ticket. Here. You first, Molly. Duke, I mean it. If you want to sit down... I'll look out for that step. I see it. Sit down and talk a few things over. Well, that's one thing. Now, give me your suitcase so I can put it on the rack. But if you think that I'm going to go through again what I just went through before, well, you're certainly mistaken, Duke. I know. Listen, Duke, even if I changed my mind and even if I wanted to go back with you, I couldn't. I'd lose my job. You'll never miss it. I got a job for you. Have your attention, folks, for just a minute. You're going to have my attention for the next 14 days, so it isn't too much to ask, isn't it? I know that's what I thought. 14 days? Duke, we aren't going to take the same trip I just came back from. Sure. We'll get married when the bus stops for an hour in Phoenix. Oh, not till then. But that's almost the end of the trip. No, not quite. We'll still have the Columbia Guards, the Pacific Ocean, Puget Sound, and... Oh, and the Waterfalls of Seven Delights. Thank you, John Lund and Joan Caulfield for a most exciting performance. Our stars will return in just a moment. Next week, the Screen Directors Playhouse will bring you an adaptation of the beautiful screenplay only yesterday. And our stars will be Mercedes McCambridge and Jeff Chandler. And now, here again are tonight's stars, Joan Caulfield and John Lund Screen Director William Sider. Thank you, Jimmy. I'm sure now you all understand what I meant earlier when I said, with John Lund as the co-star, no lady takes a chance. Oh, cut, Joan. Cut. What's wrong, John? Well, two things, Joan. In the first place, you embarrass me. And in the second, the praise should be reserved for the man who originally brought the characters to life. The director of such entertaining pictures is hired wife and the affairs of Susan William Sider. John, yes, Bill? Now, you're embarrassing me. After all, it was you and Joan who brought Duke Amali to life for our radio audience. In fact, I've often wondered why Frank had never before permitted Lady Take a Chance to be broadcast. Well, Frank told me why, Bill. It was because he was afraid that radio could never recapture the charm of the piece as you directed it. He's a great admirer of yours. Well, that's very flattering. I hope that he realizes now how mistaken he's been about keeping his stories in the air. We hope so, too, Bill. Well, if he does, it will mean many more pleasant hours for screen directors' playhouse. Good night, Joan. Good night, John. Good night, Bill. Good night. Lady Takes a Chance was presented through the courtesy of Frank Ross. John Lund can currently be seen co-starring with Joan Fontaine in the Paramount production, Darling, How Could You? Joan Caulfield may soon be seen with David Niven in the Ross Stillman production. The lady says no. William Sider's current release for Paramount is Dear Brad. Included in tonight's cast were Gigi Pearson, Jim Bacchus, Whitfield Conner, Horace Murphy, Tony Barrett, and Herb Butterfield. Lady Takes a Chance was adapted for radio by Bill Hampton. Screen directors' playhouses produced under the supervision of Howard Wiley and directed by Bill Carn. This is Jimmy Wallington speaking and inviting you to listen again next Thursday when the screen directors' playhouse will bring you only yesterday starring Mercedes McCambridge and Jeff Chandler with screen director Albert Rogel. Tomorrow you too can live the life of Wiley on NBC.