 the years she wanted to be an actress. Pretty good too. Remember this summer she wanted the most popular girl at Camp Waterhummy. You're an angel for helping me with all this. I'll finish you, just sit down and talk to me. Oh, I'll help. How I'm going to get all these clothes in here, I'll never know. Does this go? Yeah. Did Rodney leave? Yes, he wanted to come down the train there, but I thought that was silly. It's a working day. He's a nice boy. Now Sam, bring the things from the dresser, will you? We've all agreed that if this is what Marcy wants to do, she should do it. Well, I just thought maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea if she stayed and married him. Where do you want the... I'll take him. Oh, he's sweet, Dad, but it's strictly a business arrangement. Oh, that's too bad, because I think... Go, go sit down here. I gave him an idea for his canning factor to can't whole family dinners. They come in sets, everything from soup to desserts. Say, that's a wonderful idea. It's working out, too. No, and doesn't your head ever get tired of these things? Mine does. Oh, before I forget, I ordered the stove, and if they don't bring it on Monday, you better call them, Mother. We'll do. Let me see. I cancelled my speech at the advertising club. Oh, my road. When the gardener puts in the dahlia, tell him not to put him so close to the fence. Well, that's your department. Oh, and before I forget, we've got a credit of three dollars and fifty cents of the meat market. If you go down there, Mother asks for Marty. Marty? He must be you. Yeah. And I was thinking, Daddy, when you buy your new suit, ask him to show you some pinstripes. I think they'd look good on you. Oh, you do? And guess where I put your pipe cleaners? Where? In your top desk drawer. Well, it'll be nice having them where they belong. Well, now you two take care of yourself while I'm away. Oh, it'll be all right. It'll be all right. Guess that's it. No, we better stop. The taxi's waiting. Well, what's the hurry? The taxi can wait. Oh, we're going to miss you, honey. Well, I'm going to miss you too. I might be back. Maybe they'll turn me down. No, they won't. But let me give you some advice. Don't give them a million suggestions your first day. You know, don't take over all at once. They've probably been getting along fine up until now. And when you go in for your interview, just say no, sir, and yes, sir. Will you remember that? Yes, sir. How do you do? I'm Marcy Lewis. Sit down, Miss Lewis. Thank you very much, Mr. Woodhouse. I thought you wrote a very impressive letter. So you're from Havenville, Indiana. Yes, sir. Do you like it there? Yes, sir. Where'd you go to school? Havenville. Tell me about your parents. They're living. Tell me, you know, what made you decide to become an airline stewardess? I had a friend who was one. She... Yes? She likes it. You know, Miss Lewis, sometimes girls who are very well adapted to other things aren't quite suited to this kind of work. Oh, it's no reflection on the individual. Ninety-five percent of our applicants are rejected. You mean I'm not accepted? I'm afraid not. You see, we're looking primarily for girls who like to meet people and take care of them. A stewardess is a greatest salesman an airline can have. We've got to be very... But you're absolutely right, Mr. Williams. If you had a girl who was tongue-tied and couldn't take care of people, you'd have the passengers at each other's throats. And I love meeting people and I love flying. You know, an airplane is more than just a piece of metal. It's a home in the air. That might be a wonderful slogan for our company. You're home in the air. If you don't like that when Mr. Williams, I've got a lot of other slogans. I've wanted to be an airline stewardess ever since I can remember. Aviation is the most exciting thing in the world. You know, God didn't mean people to be strangers. And with commercial aviation, people all over the world are becoming neighbors. Let me tell you about my uncle that used to fly in the last four. He was my mother's brother, but you won't believe this. When he started to fly, June, you go to dormitory DC three. That's the first one. Hello. Hello. I'm Marcy Lewis. I'm Anne White and this is Ms. Wells. Hello Ms. White. Hello Ms. Wells. You're assigned to dormitory DC six. That's the second room down. Thank you. I think you'll find everything you need there. Thank you very much. Joyce Davis. Ms. Jan Banks. I'm Marcy Lewis. You're welcome. Oh, I'm exhausted. I wonder which one's mine. Take any bed. I feel like an old timer. I've been here ten minutes. Do you mind if I take the one next to yours? No, we're probably the oldest friends here. Hey, he's cute. Is he yours? Mm-hmm. Too jammed with my highest esteem. Raj is not very emotional. I haven't found what I've forgotten yet. Oh, I think I belong here. My name is Kathy Hunter. Hi, Kathy Honey. This is Jan Banks. I can sure use one. I'm dead. Will you get your things unpacked immediately and report to Ms. White in 15 minutes? Service involves safety, capability, efficiency, and courtesy. A stewardess must not only make a good first impression, but a lasting one. Now, your first duty is to go directly to the cockpit, where you'll clean the captain's earphones and radio mouthpiece with exuberol. Now, I'll show you how that's done. On the cotton, it's very simple. Phew. On a conbear, you'll work alone. On a DC-6, there are always two stewardesses. All right, Ms. Wells. Hope I didn't flunk that meteorology test. Marcy, what's that? Marcy! What's that rule about air masses? Oh, Alice. Since the general motion of the atmosphere in the United States is toward the east, the polar and Arctic air masses generally move toward the southeast. I came here today to congratulate you. But after looking you over, I think I should congratulate our passengers. There's a lot of hard work ahead of you and a lot of fun. I won't keep you from it any longer. In case you're mildly curious about your assignments, they're in the next room. We'll be on our own flights. I can't believe it. Attention, please. Flight 485 leaving for now. Oh, that's me. Don't worry, Cassie. We're not going to an execution. I know, but I'm afraid I'm suddenly going to forget everything. Oh, no, you're not. You're not nervous. I'm not. Well, then why are my knees shaking? Oh, Janne. Goodbye. Take care, Alice. Attention, please. American Airlines flight 576 for Cleveland. Now, ready at eighty-seven. That's me. Now, you're both going to be all right. You don't, don't, don't let anybody know that you're nervous and don't let anybody know that you're scared. I guess I'd better get a board. Goodbye, Janne. American operation. Point killer. 283 is on the ground, Joe. All right. As I was saying, it was the most beautiful two-wing job you ever saw. I had smooth air all the way and was all set for a two-point landing. What happened? Her mother walked in. Oh, all right. Stewardess Marcy Lewis reporting for duty. Me if you're all just talking. Blake Dispatcher Brown. Williams, charge of crew schedules. Allison, radio operator. At ease, man. You're not going to fly in this weather. But it's beautiful here. Ah, but you're not flying here. You're going to fly to Nashville. What's the weather in Nashville, Mr. Hawkins? I don't know, sir. I'll look in the paper. They're expecting a tornado, sir. But I love tornadoes. I've been out with the operation screw in Chicago. Uh-oh. Welcome to the club. We check in at a downtown hotel until you can find an apartment. Thank you. You'll go out and flight 783. Report back here tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock sharp. Synchronize your watches, men. We're expecting big things of you. Roger, over. If you put the jack on to the axle, I think you get a better leverage. Yes, but this is a bumper jack. Well, will you please hurry? I got to be at the airport in ten minutes. I'm going as fast as I can. I don't think there's enough of a fulcrum. Look, lady, I've been jacking these cars all my life. You're going to be so late. Yeah, can I give you a lift? Oh, I've never been late for a flight. Oh? Oh, I'm a stewardess. You see, a stewardess must not only create a good first impression, but a lasting one. Oh, really? Would you mind driving just a little bit faster? Oh, no. An airline service involves safety, capability, efficiency, and courtesy. Do you do much flying? Only a little. Me too. No other way to travel. You know, I'm not really happy unless I'm in the air taking care of my passengers and crew. Gives you a feeling that you're, well, indispensable. You know, I never realized that a stewardess was so important. Lanes don't fly without us. How about pilots? Shelfers. Well, I can't thank you enough. Well, I wouldn't have missed it for anything, Miss... Oh, Lewis, Marcy Lewis. Maybe we'll meet again sometime. I hope so, Miss Lewis. All right, thank you. It's all right. Bye. Bye. Attention, please. American Airlines flight 183 from New York and Bethel. Now arriving at gate five. Number one, sterilized captain's microphone. Virginia, Italy. We have a message for you and the Casual Airlines ticket counter. Attention, please. American Airlines flight 783 leaving Fort Asheville. Now ready at gate four. All aboard, please. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Your clearance, slip. Oh, thanks. Have a nice trip. Wait a minute. Oh, sonny, you've got to see me now. Here's your boy. That's one of your stuff. Your name, please? Mary did that. Proud. Just a moment, please. Destination. What can we do for you? Oh, well, I'm afraid that I don't, I don't speak whatever it is you speak. Would you hold the baby, please? Isn't she sweet? It's a boy. Miss, how about something to eat? Oh, thank you very much. I just ate. Take the baby, please. When you get a clearance order, bring it to me. Yes, sir. I'm terribly... What are you doing here? I work here. You didn't tell me you were... Well, you didn't give me a chance. Well, I'd like to explain about this morning. Well, we could go someplace and chat over a cup of coffee. I'd love to, but we have to fly. That's what's been on my mind. Now, I remember. The tower has been asking me to take off. Now, then, if it won't inconvenient you, I'd like to leave. Would you a little rough on her? That one needs a lesson. I think she's kind of cute. She's darling, fellas. Now, how about moving that ship? Magazine. May I have a pillow, please? Oh, yes. Wouldn't you like to take your hat off and be more comfortable? Miss, if it isn't too much trouble, I'd like some lunch. Well, of course, I'm going to serve right away. Here's something for you to read. Time's lunch. That's what I wanted to talk about. Well, you see, there was so much excitement and confusion, and then one of the passengers said he was hungry, and then I went to look. I forgot to check... About the food. Yes, sir. What? Yes, sir. Oh, of all the stewardesses in this country, I had to get to you. What I'd like to know is what have I done to... Hi, Sally. A stewardess's job is to make a good impression. Now, of course, I'm only a chauffeur, but what I'd like you to know is what an impression you've made and how indispensable you've been. Let me go back for instructions. Those passengers have to be fed. You know what that means? 2783. That means we have to go back to the airport. That's 15 minutes long. Then land. That's 10 minutes long. Let me look. We'll get up. I have an hour later, and then we can start all over again. It's an hour and last year. Sorry. Maybe we won't have to... But you didn't write. I suppose things like this happen often. I've never seen this happen before. But don't judge by me. I've only been with the company for 15 years. Are they terribly upset? Well, you know how it is. Schedules and all that nonsense. Look, if this aeroplane ever reaches Nashville, Mr. Thomas, the operations chief there, is very anxious to see you. He is, huh? Fly again? They get dams like that. He's a menace to commercial aviation. Take it easy, Mike. You're like a flying bus boy. Fellas, your lunches are packed. We have other planes to land. Is Mike ready, sir? Sir, he wanted to land it by parachute. Thanks for everything, Marcy. Goodbye. Thank you very much, ma'am. It was nice, and don't you worry about a thing. We enjoyed the trip. Goodbye. I don't know, Mike. This is a pretty serious thing. We can't just overlook it. Well, I'm not asking you to overlook it, Tommy. I just hope that you won't be too hard on her, that's all. Sure, she was excited. It was her first flight. She's great with passengers. Well, I'll see. Thanks, Tommy. Mr. Thomas? Yes. Come over here, Miss Lewis. You know who I am? The whole airline knows who you are. Aviation stocks are tumbling. I said I was sorry. I tried to take care of all the passengers. I did everything I could to make them feel at home. Maybe I tried too hard, but... Anyway, I tried. Well, I don't mind. I can go back to Havenville... for the more I'm gone by bus. Bye. Miss Lewis, you'd better check your schedule. Your next flight goes out in an hour. Oh. Oh, thank you, Mr. Thomas. I promise you you won't be sorry. I hope not. You're flying with Mike Jameson. Oh. Anyway, thank you. Don't forget the lunches. No, sir. Captain Jameson. Oh. You'll be disappointed to know that I'm not being fired. Well, you don't say. Mr. Thomas was very understanding. He felt it could have been worse. Yes. You could have forgotten your airplane. Let's get rid of these. Bye, Miss London. Goodbye, Miss London. Bye-bye. Your transfer came through. No. Yeah, you're assigned to the Chicago Los Angeles Run. Oh, Willie. That came through for you, too. Oh, thanks. Well, this is from my roommate. We're going to be on the same run together. She's going to meet me in Chicago. Better get started. You're scheduled to leave at three o'clock. Come on. I'll buy some coffee. OK, Mike. Me, too. Anything the matter? No. Nothing, I. I just got my apartment furnished. I'll see you before you go. 17 and leaving for Milwaukee, Denver, and Fort Angeles. Already 40 cars are in reach. Go over, please. American Flight 369, Chicago Midway Tower. Chicago Tower. Go ahead, American Flight 369. American Flight 369, in range of shoreline. Go ahead with landing instructions. You're number three to land on runway 22L, wind Southwest 5. Call on base leg. American Flight 369. Please come to the information counter. This way. Well, I knew I had to do something, so I took my perfume out and put that on. Hope you've been flying with. Hell, shit. That's romantic of him. You know, you and I may have to do something about this, boy. Yeah. Hey, Marcy, do you realize that tomorrow we'll be flying the Mercury Run to Hollywood? You love Hollywood, Jan. It's a wonderful place. Everything out there is touched with a kind of magic. Shit, sounds wonderful. Oh, when were you there? This'll be my first trip. Oh, honestly, Marcy. United Airlines mainliner service flight 608 from Los Angeles. Now arriving at gate two. Better turn the oven off, Jan. Okay. Number three? Mm-hmm. Did you take a look at all the passengers on board? Mm-hmm. Why? Did they leave? No, but there's a man named Michael Lawrence I've got a feeling about. What kind of a feeling? I need two milks. Nothing, except I think he's a VIP. The list didn't say anything about a very important person. Well, he isn't listed, it's just a feeling. Sort of an intuition. Yeah, sort of. I think it's too early to get the desserts out. Are you ready to serve? Mm-hmm. Now, Marcy, these intuitions of yours are top of his head, looks fine. I'll take his dinner and let you know. Thank you very much. Here's your dinner, Mr. Lawrence. Thank you. You're welcome. Did you enjoy your dinner, Mr. Lawrence? Yes, thank you. Did you have enough? Yes, thank you. Would you like some more hot coffee? This plane is going to be 48 hours late. That's nice. Oh, God, you're awake. Oh, well, so am I. What's your name? Natalie, what's yours? My name's Mike. I'm terribly sorry that she disturbed you. Oh, that's all right. She got lonesome, I guess, and needed somebody to talk to. Don't you think you better go to sleep now? I'm not the least bit sleepy. Why don't you let us sit there a minute? Oh, are you sure she won't disturb you? Don't you think Mike is handsome? Well, I... Yes, I do. Wouldn't you like me to tell you a story? I don't think so. Thank you. Have you ever flown before? Oh, yes. I love to watch the stars. You do? Oh, there's the Big Dipper out there. See it? And there's the Milky Way. Did you know that the Big Dipper scoops up all the milk that passes through the sky? Did you know that, Mike? Well, actually, the Big Dipper, or Ursa Major, as it is called, is used very little to scoop up milk. For many years, the sailors have been using it to find Polaris, the North Star. That's the beacon light that guides them safely home from voyages all over the world. You see that group of stars over there that resemble a big chair? That's Cassiopeia. It's known as the Seated Lady. Further south, just out of sight of the Pleiades. Long ago, the Babylonians called them the many little ones. The ancient Greeks called them the Seven Sisters. And the American Indians, they were known as the Seven Brothers. I don't think Mr. Lawrence can answer that question, unless Mr. Lawrence has been to the moon. I can tell you a little about the moon, Natalie. I've been there on a telescope. If you had a house on the moon, you'd ever have to clean it because there's no dust up there. And you wouldn't need any glass in your windows because there's no rain or wind to keep out. And you can't hear any noise up there. That would be nice. Oh, I'm terribly sorry. Don't you think you ought to go to sleep now? I think I could if I had my dog with me. He's up in front with his suitcases. Oh, well, you see, Natalie, I'm afraid the company can't allow animals back here. What's his name, Natalie? Poochie. Poochie? Well, isn't that a coincidence? Only dogs named Poochie are allowed back here. Oh. I'll go get him. Thank you. He's very pretty, isn't he? Is he very what? Pretty. Yes, I guess she is. Here he is, Natalie. Oh, Poochie. All right, let's go back to your seat, huh? Can I stay with Mike? Oh, why don't you let us stay here? There's plenty of room, really. Is it all right? Was it all right? Let's get her a pillow. Blanket. Put your room there. There we are. All right, Natalie. Now go to sleep now. Just like you're at home. There. The blanket tucked in there. Oh, there we are. I heard you bring a dog in here. I did. What? I brought a dog in. You read the rules lately? Yeah, I read the rules. Poochie says we have to use our heads. There was a little girl who couldn't sleep. Now she has her dog and everybody can sleep. What's the harm in that? I wish I'd gotten a chance to say goodbye to Mike. Who? Your VIP. You know, I can't believe we're in Hollywood. I bet Kathy's rented us a bungalow. Hope it isn't too fancy. Just a nice little place with a little backyard where we can lie out in the sun. Oh, here it is. Dude, this is going to look better in the dark. Better get a key. Silly. Come on. It's supposed to get in the penthouse apart and we've got to go. It's your turn. It's like something left over from Halloween. This room needs something, but I'm sure it is not. What are the closet? Look, you've lived here as long as I can, haven't you? Oh, here's a door. See where that leads to. You're right there. Find a quiz show. It must know how many times an hour a Rick's sign goes on. The answer is 900. Oh, that's awful. I didn't mind that. What made me mad was that at 4.17 the sign went off and I didn't have a thing to do. I had the craziest dream. I'd have all night long people knocking at our door. You weren't dreaming. Seems that the former tenant of this dungeon was an exceedingly popular girl named Bubbles. Her friends kept trying to drop in all night. Why didn't you wake me? They wanted Bubbles. Bulls doesn't live here anymore. Yes, I know. Are you Marcy Lewis? Yes. A telephone for you downstairs in the hall. I'm not back in an hour. There is no phone in the hall. Yes, this is Marcy Lewis. Who? Who is it? Miss Hale. Yes, Miss Hale. Oh, dear. Something wrong? If you'll wait a minute. I'll give you the full report. But what's the time? But it was my fault. Jan had nothing to do with this. You see, I was... Yes, Miss Hale. Yes, I understand. All right, I'll come in this afternoon. Goodbye. You're in trouble, huh? How do you spell catastrophe? Well, let me see. What? Yes, who's been grounded for a week. Oh, no. Yes. Poochie had to pick a woman who collects cats. She reported me. Well, I don't know what we're going to do. You're not going to do anything, Leigh Ann. You are not. This is on me. It hardly seems to care. Well, I'm not worried, Jan. What I did was right. It just turned out wrong. It certainly did. I'm just afraid they're going to find out they can fly without me. Well, I'm doing a land office business. Yes? Yes. This is a housing shortage. I can well believe it. You know, last night she wouldn't come in until I turned the lights on. Well, there goes the housing shortage. But I don't know why I didn't think of it before. There are four of us. And if we pool what we're paying right now, we could have a lovely little house. That sounds wonderful. What do you think of the restaurant that we all hang out? Oh, good. Well, let's go. Let's take the cooking for mothers, but the prices are reasonable. You mistake it for my mother. She's an awful cook. Look, let's order right away. I can't wait to start looking for a house. Where is the best place to live? We're going to have to take anything we can get. You know, Alice and I have to fly this afternoon, so if you'll drop us off at the airport, you can take the car and pick up a map. And good luck. Good. It's a shame about you being grounded, Marcy. Well, that's what I get for taking an interest in a small child. You should get a look at that small child. Oh, well, that's not what you think at all. He's some kind of a scientist. He communes with time and space and things. Sir, it's just like a cousin of mine from South Carolina. They finally put him away. What does he look like? Oh, he's a cute little old kid. He was back this week. Quiet, Alice. Oh, I don't know. He's, uh, he's tall. He has light. Well, looks like you're a scientist. Also, communes with spirits. Excuse me. Don't stare. Hello. Hello. If you don't recognize me, it's because I'm out of uniform. You're out of uniform? Oh, of course. You're, uh, Pucci's friend. Oh, that's not going to that. I want to talk to you. Must be the safe one. As soon as I put it on, everybody wants to talk to me. What are you, a fine bartender? Oh, that. No. I flew to Chicago to attend a research conference. Do bartenders have research conferences? Oh, no. The university sent me back. I do this because, contrary to public opinion, graduate research students have to eat. That's who I am, graduate research student. I see. I'm awfully glad. Why? Just confirms the feeling I had about you. What kind of a feeling? Oh, just a feeling. How've you seen me? You seem to have misplaced Sunset Boulevard. What does it say on the map? That it says we're locked. Let me see. You'll have to drop everything and leave for London by tomorrow. Right, Mike. Tell them I'm airmailing a whole new advertising campaign. I want you to report to me as soon as you've met with Henley. This new campaign of yours is great. They're going to love it. I hope so. You better get going. What is this, old oak? Well, there it is. Good. Now, let me see. I have to left after trying. So are we. I don't know where I'm staying yet. I'll cable you as soon as I get there. Okay, have a good trip, Otto. Thanks, Mike. We can have to tell you. What's the matter? Start of stuck. Step out. I'll take a look at it. Turn the ignition on. Put it in second. Push your clutch in and let it out and we start to roll. Okay? One's as bad as the other. It's a good thing this isn't a night flight. They both be banging at the push Roger or a wolf. What? My mother taught me how to handle a man that didn't treat. Notting license. Hey, wait. Just a minute, please. Good salesman never gives up. Poor now look. For the tenth time, why won't you have dinner with me tonight in Chicago? But I'm sorry I never eat. Excuse me. Well, look, honey. Well, what do you say, baby? I got some pretty good connections and old shy. Instead of sitting in that little old hotel room, looking at those little old walls, you and me could be having lots of fun. Excuse me. Don't await him. Don't bother with that character. Look, come here. Here's the key to my suite. I'll expect you round seven. You'll have a little drinky, hang on the old feedback, and you and I'll go on the tour. How does that sound, huh? Oh, boy. What about that little celebration? All right, you win. Seven o'clock. Hi, Mark. Hi, bud. Pardon me. Haven't we met before? No, we haven't. That line's had it. How's your battery? What a gardener. Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't recognize you dressed. You didn't? I mean, uh, dressed up. If you're not a gardener, what do you do? I'm an advertising. My name is Mike Tracy. Mike? Mm-hmm. Well, I'm Marcy Lewis. Hello, Marcy. Say, look. You didn't like Kevin we met before. You're really going to hate this, but it happens to be true. I have to take an important client and his wife to dinner tonight. My date is at home with a virus. Oh, really, honest. Would you like to join us? You could help me to spend that dollar again. Oh, well, I believe you. But, uh, I'm sorry. I just can't. Well, that's too bad. Maybe some other time. All right. Thanks again for the push. Bye. Hi, Jack. Hi, Marcy. I missed your last two letters. I don't know why. You must be Roger. You must be Marcy. I knew it was you because it's Chicago. In California, it's Bill. Well, who? Marcy, what are you talking about? Oh, is it Tony? I don't know. Bill, Tony. Check this out so I'll be seeing you. Oh, you're not going to leave now. Oh, yes, I have a date standing right over there. So you kids, uh, have fun. Just wait till I get you alone. Jan, I want to talk to you. Oh, that's fine. Here we go. Thank you very much. Mr. Tracy. I found out that I haven't anything to do tonight. Would you mind dropping me by the public library? I'd love to. Seven minutes late. Clock, watch out. I'd like to present Miss Lewis. Mrs. Bellamy. How do you do, Mr. Bellamy? I'm afraid it's my fault. I had to get out of my uniform. Wait. Well, Brian, shall you in? Miss Lewis is an airline stewardess. Oh? Out and out of the Navy. I've ordered champagne cocktails. I hope you like them. Yes, I do. Well, here's to Mr. Bellamy's gardenia soap, which brings us all together on this pleasant occasion. Oh, no, I think we ought to make a toast to Michael's lovely young lady. Thank you. Do you like being an airline's hostess, dear? Oh, yes, I love it. I can't remember seeing you or Mr. Bellamy on any of my flights. Well, you young ones can have the airplanes. I'll stick to the ground. But I thought you were so interested in selling soap. What's that got to do with it? Well, does our airline use your soap? I don't know. But you should know you're letting a big customer get away. That's very true, my dear. But right now selling one customer isn't our problem. We need to map out a whole new campaign. One that's just as effective as the last one. Mr. Bellamy, I think I have it. Yeah? It has everything. Color, appeal, educational value. Here, go on. Well, we run a series of ads going back to the origins of soap. Show how they made soap in the old days. We can use posters of the pioneers. Contrast these posters with a modern Godinia soap plant. I like that. That stinks. If I want to educate people, I'll go to college. All right, I'll find another approach. Well, I have an idea. I have a better one. Let's dance. All right. Excuse me. Sorry we got involved in business. Oh, I didn't mind. Mr. Bellamy likes you, I can tell. There's one thing about old Bellamy. He's got a tough exterior, but inside he has a heart of rock. He was a little rough on your idea. You know, I have an idea. Yes, so have I. And it has nothing to do with Godinia soap. You know, you're a wonderful dancer. You make me look good. That's the way it goes to talk. The art of flattering men seems to be lost. Women can't seem to lie the way they used to. Oh, we'll do all right. You know, I really think I know what would appeal to Mr. Bellamy. No, honey, honey, the office is closed. Look, if you're so eager to sell Godinia soap, why don't you write him a letter? I'm sorry. That's the girl I've adored all these years. You see, if two people really love each other, these little spats can be patched up. Yes, Mike. I'm awfully glad the battery in your car ran down. We should celebrate every anniversary in the garage. Where would you like to go from here? Oh, I don't care any place you like. Maybe we should get home to the children. Oh, I think the governess could take care of them all. Oh. How many do we have? Six. Leave you alone with all this stuff. The other kids flying, do I? There are things in the car before they leave. Yeah, what's the trucks get here? Well, all mother necessity will find a way. Look, you better get out of here before your passengers have to serve themselves. Okay, okay. I'll see you, Mark, in your house. Oh, and, Mark, see, that's my best suit. Don't put it on the floor of the car. All right, all right. You know me. I don't make a suit. You do? Thank you. You're new, huh? Yes. I guess you'd be wanting milk. Hold on right now. Would you do something for me? Sure, what? See the box up front? Yeah. Would you mind taking that out? No trouble at all. It's heavy. I'll watch it. Good morning. Moving in? Good morning, yes. I gave you baked cream. Oh, could you give us a hand? Pleasure, lady. Thank you. On the wrong street. Oh, dear. I think we can manage. No neon signs? Imagine you've got this. Well, Mike, what are you doing here? I just moved in from Boston, rented the gym at the airport. She told me you were having trouble, so we'll shoot at Tracy, they called me. Oh, I'm sorry. This is Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Tracy. Howdy-do. Howdy-do. Well, what's the problem? Well? Simple logistics. We move these from here to there. For you. I guess that's where the work will be run. That's wonderful. Hey, what are you? A one-woman moving company? Well, not exactly. Gee, you look good. Oh, thank you. Well, look, Captain Jameson on the job. Your trouble's over, ma'am. Thank you. I'll be the cake for you when I combine them more. Captain Jameson. Howdy-do. Oh, dear. Maybe we better go inside. Eat us some family dinner. Everything from soup to dessert. Friend of mine, canned stars. Really? What? Speaking of eating, Lawrence, see, I have the evening off. I thought maybe if you weren't busy tonight. Oh, I'd love to, Mike. I would. I'll be right back. It's a Tomcat again. I told you we'd have to get rid of him. Be careful. Whoops. What'll the children say? Say, you really want six kids? Yes. Miss Lewis, in many ways, you're a very remarkable girl. Why don't we talk about it at dinner tonight? Oh, you better go back to breaking dishes. Curtains up, but I've got a couple of pieces left over there. Kind of little. Oh, well, those are the tie-backs here. I'll do that myself. Come on down, Skipper. Oh, thanks. All the two is beginning to get me anyway. Tie-backs, huh? Mm-hmm. Well, I don't know much about that. There's a lot that I do know that I want to talk to you about at dinner tonight. Can I rest for a minute, Mommy? Why, sure. Mommy? Oh, yes. We have to- Marcy? Yeah, Mike. What else goes in the kitchen? Well, there's one more carton, and I know just where it is. Hi. Yep. Oh, dear. This'll never do, will it? Uh-uh. Well, um, you'll be Mike. Uh, Mickey and Michael. Mike, Mickey and Michael. How's that? Why can't he be Mickey? Because I'm Michael. It couldn't be. I'm on 24-hour reserve. That must be the airport. There'll be only ones that know the number. This is she. Dallas in 40 minutes. I'll run you to the F. Far outside. Thank you. Now, let me see. Mike, what do I do with my uniform? Oh, talk to one another. Will you please? Oh, yes. Oh, Mike! Yeah, yeah. Would you please unhitch the trailer for me? Yeah. Thank you. I guess I'll be running along. That's been so wonderful. Yeah, I'm really going to have to go in the back door with this uniform on. I'll be grounded for good. Thanks a lot, fellas. Goodbye. So long. Keep your flats up. Nice seeing you. Yeah, likewise. This is wonderful. Did you do all of this? Oh, it's Dallas. Well, the flight was canceled because of fog. Oh, no. I, uh, haven't eaten yet if you'd still like to have dinner. Well, thanks so much. Where are you going? Well, like, this interior decorating is just a hobby with me. I'm a scientist. Well, I know you're a scientist, but what's the matter? Well, let's examine it scientifically, huh? All right. Premise. You needed some help. Yes. Argument. You got it. Well, I appreciate it. That phone call from the airport was very convenient. Kept things from getting too complicated. The coast clears and you're back with some convenient fog. Oh, my. Conclusion. I think I'll stick to my test hopes. What? Well, laboratory before. This is it. So this is where you work? Yep. Seems all I do is mix drinks. Well, this is very interesting. You know, I didn't know... Would you mind turning out the light, Marcy? Turning out the light. It has to be dark. Dark for what? Now look, Professor. There we are. Professor, what is it? Living bacteria. It's called bioluminescence. Isn't that pretty? Well, it's beautiful. Would you mind explaining it to me? Well, I wouldn't mind, Marcy, but I don't think you'd understand it. Now don't be a smug male. Tell me. Very well. What I'm doing is an experiment with intensity, which varies in proportion to the velocity of reaction of the oxidative enzyme Luciferos, accompanied by Luciferin, which is a substrate. I warned you. I must have missed something. All right, let me explain it another way. Bioluminescence is a cold light. Am I interrupting anything? Oh, Dr. Hardy, come in. May I present Marcy Lewis? Dr. Hardy. How do you do, Doctor? How do you do? I feel as though I know you. We used your books in my science classes. That's a dirty trick to play on the end. Science became my favorite subject. Oh, you've got a pretty fine instructor right here. He was the guest lecturer at the research conference in Chicago. Well, he didn't tell me. I suppose you didn't tell her about the Bricker Fellowship, either. I don't think Miss Lewis would be interested in that. But I am. Of course she is. The Bricker Fellowship is awarded only once a year to an outstanding scientist. It's based on achievement and character. And this year, Mike is one of the nominees. But that's a great honor. Oh, it's very flattering, I think, too. If I win, it means a teaching job here. And I go out with my experiments. I hope you do. I do, too. Do you think you will, Doctor? I'm not allowed to say I'm on the selection committee. Oh, would you like to hear my relativity joke? Oh, Doctor. Ask me to explain the theory of relativity. All right. Will you explain the theory of relativity? Well, when you're sitting in a dentist chair for five minutes, it seems like five years. But when you're holding a pretty girl and you're laughing for five minutes, it seems like five seconds. I see. Oh, when Einstein tells it, he gets belly laughs. He never gives up on that story. Well, someday you'll see. You bet. Someday it'll be one of the school traditions to talk about Doctor Hardy's relativity joke. You love all of this, don't you, Mike? You mean the lab? The lab, the campus, your work. It shows in your face. It does? I'm afraid I'm just a teacher at heart. Well, that's wonderful. Now you're being polite. No, I'm not. You mentioned the word teacher to anybody, and right away they think of a little underpaid absent-minded Mr. Chip's character wearing an alpaca jacket surrounded by dusty books. They don't understand. But teaching is just about as close to immortality as you can come. You know, in every class that you teach, someone will remember something you say. And because of it, his life will be changed a little. And he'll change someone else's life. And in that way, you become projected into the future. I'm lecturing, and you're not even registered. I'm registered, Mike. My mother was a teacher. Well, I didn't know that. You'd like mother... Oh, I'm sure I would. You're not at all like I thought you'd be. I'm not? I was brought up in a little college town. Really? I love this life. Some people think it's sheltered and unimportant. Oh, no. It's terribly important. I think so, too. I'm very excited. Mike, I'm so glad we met. So am I. No, I wasn't. How was your date last night? Oh, we had fun. He's a very remarkable young man. What'd you do? You want some coffee? What'd you do last night? Learned about bioluminescence. Please, you seem to be in trouble again. What'd you do? You didn't say, but I did it. Take this upstairs. Don't worry myself to death sometimes. Maybe she shouldn't have learned about that. I can't eat. Miss Lewis, Mr. Tracer. Oh, Marcy. This is Mr. Tanner. How do you do? Mr. Parker, our photographer, Mr. Hamilton, head of our art department. How do you do? This is our little Marcy. We've certainly got the hand to you, Miss Lewis. You do? It's all right, Marcy. We know all about it. We've heard from Bellamy. Oh, how is he? He's fine. Like a kid, full of enthusiasm. He's got the greatest advertising campaign for his company lined up. Well, that's wonderful, Mike. Is it yours? No, yours. Mine? Didn't you write him a letter giving him an idea for Goddini's soap? Remember that night we were dancing in Chicago? You told me to write him a note? Well, I did. You did? Did he like it? He's insane about it. And I use the word insane advisedly. He's talking bonuses. I'm not brave about this idea, and I don't even know what it's about. What's a wonderful idea? It is. Miss Lewis, could you be a little bit more specific? Well, of course. That would be nice. Well, the idea is this. You've seen pictures of actresses, socialites, and athletes endorsing different things, and I was thinking, why not airline stortices? I know people are interested in us because they're always asking me about our work, and if you use pictures of airline stortices with the idea that Goddini's soap is the same under all conditions. You like it? Like it? I think it's great. It's just great. Oscar, I want you to get an exclusive tie-up with the airline. We're going to use 24 sheets all over the country. Right. Hamilton, give me a layout for a series of radio commercials. Use the marriage angle. The airline stortices have gotten married. They don't fly after they're married. Strike the marriage angle. We'll keep them single. CJ, don't let's forget to call Bellamy. We'll make it a gardenia girl of the month. Get your girls to start shooting art. We can use backgrounds all over the world, but wherever they are, they're using Goddini's soap. Got it? Got it. One thing. Who's going to be our first gardenia girl? Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Now, Marcy, hold it. Good. One second now, Marcy. Ah, that's good. Now let's have one for the road, huh? You can relax a second. Hi, kids. How's it going? Hello, Mike. Just finish. Got it? This should make it even more fun. Mike, all of that for me. All for you. Say, how about having dinner with me tonight? Oh, I'm sorry. I have to take a flight out. Ooh, and I better get my clothes changed. All right. I'll see you as soon as you get back. You and I are due for a long talk. We're on a flight 4-5-5, calling Douglas plus weather. I'm... 4-5-5. We're setting down at Douglas. Two sugars, that's your... You can't do that. I've got a dinner date in Los Angeles. Well, I'll eat that too bad. Better get your passengers ready. And don't give him any. Hee-hee-hee-hee. Hee-hee-hee-hee-hee. These are all taken care of. The busters took them in town. I just checked with the hotel. Well, they got room enough for them, but that's all. I'm afraid the crew will have to sleep here. I got a cop back there that you're welcome to use, Miss. Well, thanks anyway. I'll stick with the troops. Uh, you mean tell me that's the only hotel around here? Well, there's the Adobe Inn, but that's no good. They're closed for the season. Wait a minute. Old Hawkins is still there. Well, I forgot. Phone shut off. Would you want to take a chance with cars outside? What do you say? Fine with me. Well, let's pick up Benson McGraw and take a look at it. Thank you. See you later. We're sorry I didn't chew it on you like this, but our plane went into a little weather. Well, the hotel is officially closed up, but... I guess I can accommodate you. You folks want to know? Two rooms. Well, shouldn't be any trouble. You have 50 women to choose from. Come on in. Flyers, eh? Dig up some fresh linen. Could we get something to eat? Oh, I don't know. I won't even eat my own cooking. Have you got any food? Oh, sure, lady. We've got food. Well, if you show me the kitchen, I'll fix you something. Oh, I love to eat. Come on this way. She cooks. Wow. Some more coffee, Benson? Mmm. I've had it. My compliments to the chef. Thank you. I better check on the weather. That's a good idea. Get you anything, Mr Hawkins. Oh, no, thank you. I couldn't eat another bite. See ya. You know, that's the best meal I've had since the hotel closed up. Now, you leave everything right here, and I'll clean it up in the morning. I, uh, I better go get started on your rooms. The nice old guy. Yeah. There are only two pancakes left. Surely you can eat them. Oh, no, no. Gosh, I thought cooking like this was a lost art. I love to cook. Now, this is nice. You realize we've never really had a chance to talk alone before? I know. I can remember the time when you weren't very anxious to talk to me. Remember the first day when I give you a lift? When I forgot the luncheon? Oh. I still can't figure out why you didn't let him fire me. That was something you said in the car. Something I said? Mm-hmm, that first day. About pilots being chauffeurs? Oh, no, no. Oh, about not really being alive unless you're in the air. Oh. I felt that way ever since I was a kid. How long have you been flying, Mike? Mm-hmm. That was my first flying lesson. I was about 15. Really? Now, no crate with wings. My old man found out about it a whale that tore out of me, but it was too late. Why? Well, I got hung up on a cloud. I ran away from home and joined an air circus. Barn starmed all over the country. Had no airline for a while. You didn't. Yeah. Consisted of one airplane and two engines. Then the war came along. I joined up. You know, most people get tired of traveling around. But traveling affects me like some people are affected by money. The more I get, the more I want. I know. But a lot of people don't. You know, you and I are alike, Marcy. We both come from small towns where people live and die and never travel any farther than the corner barbershop. That can never satisfy me. People at home don't seem to understand that you seem to think I'm running away from something. Oh, I don't think you're running away from anything, Mike. I think you're running to something. Hey, that's it. Exactly. You know, Marcy, this is a great big world we live in filled with many languages. And I want to hear all of them before I die. I want to meet as many people as I can and find out what makes them take what they talk about and what they think about. I don't want to miss anything. That's the way I feel, Mike. Only CR's best president of the airline. CR? Now what did I do? Well, thanks, Joe. Your attention, please. On American World Airways, Annunciona Llegada, El Puelo 500-2004. Los Ines de Médico Centro de Estuna América. Los Paz de los Andres, Buenos Aires. These are good. Have you seen them? Yeah, that's fine. Come in. Hello, Marcy. Hello, Mike, Mike. Mr. Ozzett. Yeah, this is CR's Smith, your boss, Marcy Lewis. Hello. How do you do, sir? Miss Lewis, I'd like you to explain why I pay a high-priced public relations department to do a job that you've knocked off in your spare time. This campaign of yours is great. Sensational, I think, is the word. That's the word, all right. You like it? It's crazy about it. It's the biggest thing that's happened to us since a reversible propeller. Here, Marcy, wait till you get a look at these pictures. You're just wonderful. As quickly as possible. As soon as you okay the proofs, we'll get a temporary layup. It's not a great shot. Oh, Marcy, these are wonderful. Look what I had to work with. I've arranged for you to get a nice bonus. You see? Bonus? Oh, thank you. How would you like to spend some of that bonus on a fellow who hasn't got a thing to do with Mac? I'd like it. You're all welcome to join us, of course. I'd love to. Oh, I forgot. I've got another appointment. Oh, isn't that too bad? Thank you, Mac. We'll see you all later. Come on. Marcy, will you tell me something? What? What are you doing as a stewardess? I like it, Mike. You sure? It's great. But not for the rest of your life. I hadn't planned on being the oldest stewardess in the world. You are our most surprising girl. Has anybody ever remembered to tell you that? You don't fall into any of the ordinary layout patterns you're wonderful to look at in advertising that's impact. Most bread, that's having you in sight. Most remembered, that's not having you in sight and wanting to. Marcy, you know, I think you'd like the kind of a life I live. It's almost like another world. The constant excitement of senior ideas come alive and start all kinds of wheels moving all over the earth. You get an idea today, and tomorrow it influences millions of people you'll never even see. People in South America, Bombay, England. It's nothing to match it, Marcy. You make it sound so wonderful, Mike. Well, why? Captain James. How do you do, sir? I'm having a particularly good time. I'm supposed to be at a faculty dinner. Oh, Mike and I just about finished our experiments in bioluminescence. Really? Yeah. What? Bioluminescence? That's the emission of light from living organisms. Oh, I see. Well, pardon, pardon, pardon. Must be very interesting being a pilot. Oh, we get it wrong. I don't like to be tied down myself. That's for the Kiwis. What? Well, that's the club the stewardesses join when they get married and can't fly anymore. It's named after an almost extinct bird in New Zealand that can't fly. Oh, Mr. Osgood, have you met everyone? Yes, I believe I have. See, this is quite a party. Real impact. That's an advertising phrase. It means balanced eye appeal. Oh, the cheese. I'll be right back. Marcy? I have to leave for a few minutes. That was Mike Tracy's photographer. He needs one more picture to airmail to the east tonight. I'll only be a few minutes. I'll drive you back. Now, look, you two stay and enjoy the party. I'll slip out the back way. Goodbye. Goodbye, doctor. What a funny time to be taking pictures, isn't it? I don't like it either. Where'd you put my briefcase? Oh, it's upstairs when I'm down the hall. Where's Tracy? You don't think that... I wouldn't put it past him. Hey, uh... Good evening, Mickey. I'm Michael. You're Mickey. Don't forget me, Michael. Good evening, Mike. Oh, yeah. Where's Marcy? Don't you know? Hmm. Should I know? Didn't you tell your photographer to call her to work tonight? Parker? Did he call her? Yeah. He said he needed an extra picture tonight to send east. I'll bet he did. Don't you trust him? I wouldn't trust him with Whistler's mother. No, you wouldn't, huh? No. A little drink, Marcy? No, thanks. Not even just a little teeny one? No. I don't know why I have to wear this. All the other pictures were taken in uniform. Yeah, I know. That's why I thought we'd add something different. You know, a little variety. Oh, yeah, different what there is of it. Great. But will I sell soap? Honey, you could sell mud. Anybody ever tell you that you're a very unusual girl, Marcy? Look, Mac, if you're in a romantic mood, go to the movies. I've got a house full of people waiting for me. Now, where do you want me? I, uh, have known a lot of girls in my day, Marcy, but when I tell you... Are you sure you asked me down here to take pictures? Now, why don't you sit down here and relax? I've got a couple of lights out there. Doorbell. Yeah. Just about one second. I'll set this... There's somebody at the door, Mac. Mac, you get him. This is caught. Well, what'd you expect? Are you just about that? You're one of the primitives. Marcy, what are you doing there? I'm taking pictures. You think I'm gonna think of it? I'll bet you. Take it easy. Why should I? Well, boxing at college. Come on, get on your feet. Come on, Marcy. I'm taking you home. Oh, you are, huh? Joke about this. The phone's been disqualified for his fellowship. Mike Jamison has been grounded. And Mike Tracy lost the Bellamy account, and I've been suspended. I'd say you'd had a busy day. But, honey, worrying about it isn't going to help. Well, I'd just like to unscramble it. Darling, if you don't mind a suggestion. Why don't you let him all alone before you get him all hanged? Hmm. Well, anyway, one good thing's come out of all this. What? Roger saw the paper this morning. He's informed me that we're to be married right away. Oh, he woke up. I'm glad that's settled. That's wonderful. Oh, I'm so happy for you, Jan. Just great. Anybody want some more coffee? Hmm. Alex? Won't you come up, sweetie? Kathy? A little. How's the toast? I realize the fellowship depends partly on character, but Mike has one of the finest characters I've ever known, Dr. Hardy. And that's what makes me feel so bad. If he didn't care about people, he wouldn't have gone down there in the first place and he wouldn't be in all this trouble. If he didn't care about people, what kind of a scientist would he make? Why would he want to devote his entire life to working and teaching to make life easier for all of us? Please, don't take this opportunity away from him. It wasn't his fault. He had no idea this would happen. It isn't fair for you to take your account away from Mike because of this. He's impulsive. That's what makes him a creator. If it weren't for that, he wouldn't get ideas like the Gardenia Girl campaign, which is still great advertising. I don't have to tell you how lucky you are to have a man like Mike working for you. Look at his record. You can't dismiss that. Mr. Smith, Mike Jamison is the best pilot you have for the simple reason that flying is the most important thing in his life. If he weren't adventurous and courageous, he just wouldn't be Captain Mike Jamison. This used to be such a quiet business before you came along, Marcy. I'm on suspension. I know. I issued the order myself. It's none of my business, but what were you doing in that sarong? Posing for the Gardenia ad? Oh, I wondered. Then the fight started and I had to... Yes, I read the rest of it. Look, if you can find something a little less colorful to wear, like our regulation uniform, you and Mike can go back to cloud hopping. What do you mean by cloud hopping? Well, that's up to Marcy. Oh, she and Mike were getting along very well on the ground. No, that's not what she needs. She needs a guy like Mike who's creative, impulsive. She told me so herself. Mr. Bellamy, you just heard, Miss Lewis. She admires a man of courage. Only she admires a man of character. Now, what? A man of character? I have to disagree with you. I am all this girl. A man who was your friend... For Chicago and New York. Now boarding at America... Look, not until I talk to you. Look, Marcy, I don't know how to say this. Marcy, Marcy, I've got to talk to you alone. Just a minute. I've got to say this before you leave. You don't mind. Dad, tell me you're leaving. This is important. I'm glad I got here. Marcy, I never thought I'd have to propose in front of a crowd, but... Marcy, will you marry me? Oh, Mike. Remember what we said about the world being filled with wonderful people talking strange languages? We could listen to them together. We've got the whole world to fly around in. We could be awfully happy, Marcy. I... Marcy. I... Marcy, that's wrong for you. You and I are not going to watch history. We're going to make it. It's ideas that move the world, Marcy. That's where your excitement is the same as mine. Besides, those six kids need a father. Marcy! Yes, Mike? There's not much more I can say. All this sounds pretty wonderful. Then why are you here, Mike? Because I love you. Oh, Marcy. You don't have to say anything. Being married to a teacher wouldn't be very exciting. Oh, you're going to be surprised. Hello, Mr. Chips. Oh! We have to go. Where are we going? Oh, Mike. Mike. Are you sure, Marcy? Oh, yes. It's simple bioluminescence. It's what? He lights up. Lights up? Goodbye. Goodbye, Marcy. Marcy, here's your clearance slip. Hey, that's an extra passenger. He's with me! Come with her! Hey, Marcy, you can't do that. It's against the rules. Marcy! Marcy! She can't do that. It's against the rules. Rules weren't made for Marcy. They sure weren't. Well, we got each other. Yeah.