 Lux presents Hollywood radio theater brings you Judy Garland and John Horiak in The Clock. Ladies and gentlemen your producer Mr. William Keel. Greetings from Hollywood ladies and gentlemen. A popular magazine now on the stands describes New York as one city in America where dreams come true. Where the fabulous and the improbable are ever-present. An example is a clipping which I have here dated January 19th. It reports that as a result of seeing Metro Golden Mayor's screen success The Clock, scores of servicemen are riding up and down escalators in the Pennsylvania station looking for romance. The reason they give is that's how a soldier met Judy Garland in the picture. In tonight's Lux radio version of The Clock we show you how it happens. As we bring you Judy Garland playing her original screen role co-starred with John Horiak. The Clock is the tender story of a boy and girl who meet in the heart of a teeming and relentless city. I'd like to tell you another boy and girl story that ended as all such story should. In a small village in France some months ago a young French couple invited troops of our occupation forces to be present at their wedding. The man who told me this story said he felt that he should bring a gift and he could think of nothing better than two kicks of luck soap for the bride and groom. As he describes it their gratitude and appreciation were as great as if he'd brought them jewels. He adds I thought they'd never stop thanking me. Well an American bride might not consider luck soap such a rare and costly gift but I'm sure she'd understand the enthusiasm and appreciation of her less fortunate sisters overseas. It's time now for the first act of The Clock starting Judy Garland as Alice and John Horiak as Joe. Department of overwhelming statistics. Subject New York City. There are five girls in New York population seven million four hundred and fifty four thousand nine hundred and ninety five. So many people too many people you might say almost too many people. The above population lives in an area of two hundred and ninety nine point zero square miles. No place to restrange in New York are too big everybody hurry. Just rush rush rush. Trains and ferries, buses and taxi cabs, subways and ales. Who are they all? What are they doing? What do they want? It's Sunday morning a spring morning and in New York's Pennsylvania station a young soldier gazes and awe at the swirling bumping crowds that mill about him. Could you tell me how to get out of this place? I just used escalator. What does that take you? Seventh Avenue and from camp. That's right. You like it here. What are some of the things to see? What do you think it be good on a Sunday? I don't know. I work here but I live in Jersey. First time in eleven years I've been here on Sunday. You'll find plenty to keep you busy. Goodbye. Oh thanks. Oh say work. Oh. I guess I didn't look where I was going. No I guess you didn't. Well they're going upsold you or aren't you? Would you mind if I use the escalator? Oh I beg your pardon. Hey mister soldier my heel my heel. Who me? Your foot you sprained your ankle. Hey look you want to stay off that foot. If you twisted it I'll see. I better I better take a look at it. Hey the heels off your shoe. Yes that's what I've been trying to tell you. Oh I'm sorry. I'll go down and find it for you. What in that crowd? Oh I'll find it. What was it just a little heel? Well yes but it's all. I'll find it all right I'll be right back. You sure you fixed it all right? No it's fine. I never thought a sure repair shop would be open on Sunday. Well I go that way. Thank you for carrying my bag. Oh that's all right. Oh do you mind if I go a little way with you sort of look around? Well no not if you want to. Thank you. I get a bus on Fifth Avenue. A bus huh? Oh. What's the matter? The buildings. I've never seen buildings like that in my life and wherever you look. If I'm going to catch my bus. Oh I'm sorry let's go. I guess I've got a nerve all right getting on the bus with you. Well that's one way of seeing the city. But this is the first time we've ever run on a double-decker bus. It's so nice and the open like this. Too breezy up here? Oh no no no. Hey that goes your handkerchief. This is certainly my day to lose things. Here mine. Thank you. This city must seem very strange to you. I'm green as grass. I suppose you've lived here all your life. Just three years. Folks here? No. That's Radio City up ahead. You mean you live all alone? No. Look there's St. Patrick's Cathedral. You're not married are you? No I live with another girl. Well what do you do? You don't mind my asking? I'm a secretary. Oh I see. What kind of an office do you work for? Just an office. I guess I'm pretty nosy. Yes you are. I'm sorry. Well it really doesn't matter. Because don't I? You're not catching cold. Oh no no it's a sun. It always does that to me. I always sneeze exactly twice and then I'm all through. Here here's your handkerchief. Well I hadn't you better keep it. No no no I'm all finished. Don't you think you better get off soon? Well I didn't have anywhere to go but if I bother you. Oh no no of course I didn't mean that. You don't bother me. Sure. Well certainly I just meant that this bus only goes as far as the park. They got a park here? With trees and grass? Yes I think you'd enjoy it. There's a lake and a children's zoo. Well you wouldn't care to walk just a little with me in the park would you? No that's out of the question. I've got to get home. You see I've been in the country and I... Where is it? Here. Thank you. Kazunhai. Thank you. I've been watching the seals. They're such comedians. Did you ever think how much some animals remind you of people? Yes I know exactly what you mean. You take that seal there. I've got an ant in Minnesota that looks just like that. They used to tell me I look exactly like an owl. An owl? Oh that's ridiculous you don't look... You do you look exactly like an owl. Exactly like an owl. What does it remind me of? Never mind I don't want to know. Look at that. What? Kid with a sailboat. Kids are a great study when you get to know them. Yeah. Hiya skipper. Well Mr. Let's see three masks huh? Say when you look at it. Get your big nests off my boat. Oh yes thank you hon. I don't get it. Kids usually like me. Oh what a rude little boy. They hardly ever kick me in their shins. I don't understand. Joe I've really got to get home. Oh yeah. Well goodbye Alice. Goodbye. What are you going to do? Oh I don't know. Over there that's 79th street huh? Mm-hmm. The museum's over there. Yeah. Well it's an idea. I've only been there once or twice myself. It's a shame I ought to go there more often. Really? Museum huh? Well I'll show you where it is. I've got time for that I suppose. Come on. 1411 1375 BC or during the 18th dynasty. We could go up and see the paintings Joe. How your feet don't? Well I know they've been walking. Let's just let you guys here for a while. All right. Oh look there's Rodin's thinker. I've been thinking too. What? How lucky I am. Oh. Well I was also thinking I could never get used to this city. No this isn't what I want. What do you want? A little business of my own out home in Mapleton. Why? Well because it's my home. Not that I don't want to get around and see things but I get to thinking sometimes like in the spring and the evenings. I can almost smell the grass outside the house. Dad used to mow the lawn before dinner. He'd never let us kids do it. Did you have a dog? Dog? No. Did you? No. Why'd you ask that? Well I just wanted to. No I didn't have a dog. After the war I'm going to be a builder. You mean a contractor? Well more like a carpenter. I want to put up houses myself. Well they say that houses are all going to be alike made out of plastics and things. Oh not in Mapleton they won't. Why do you want to be a contractor Joe or a carpenter? I like working with wood I guess. I like to feel of it and building things with my own hands. You know what I mean? Yes I do I think. Oh is that the closing bell? What time is it? Uh five o'clock. Five o'clock oh I've simply got to go. I guess everybody does if they're closing out. You know you can sure learn a lot in the museum. Here's the bus stop. It's been a nice afternoon. I uh I suppose you're probably busy tonight. Oh yes I am. Well thanks a lot for being so nice. Oh you're a lighter. Well that's one of those things that lights anywhere isn't it? Yeah it has a shield to keep the flame from blowing out. Mm-hmm. Would you like it? Oh no you keep it. I'll take it. I really wouldn't have any use for it. Well I just wanted you to have it. Oh thank you very much. Well here comes my bus. Yeah well uh maybe maybe we'll meet again sometime. Maybe. Good bye. Goodbye. And thanks for the lighter. Oh that's all right. Let's go lady. Goodbye. Goodbye Alice. Come on. 80 seconds ma'ers please. Hey Alice. Alice. I think the soldier's calling you young woman. What? Uh I'm sorry. What are you? What? Alice. Alice will you? He's running after the bus. Something's wrong. I don't think so. Joel. Alice. Can you break that date tonight? Yes. He's called up every 10 minutes. He says you have a date with him. Yes I have. Well I've got to get going. I'm supposed to meet Bill. Have a good time. How? What happened to you? Well I met a soldier. Oh Al you're not trying to tell me you got picked up by a uniform. Picked up? Really Helen? What's that you've got? That's a cigarette lighter. Where'd you get it? He gave it to me. What else happened? Nothing. Well I guess it's all right as long as she got rid of him. Well I didn't exactly get rid of him. What? I got a date with him tonight. Oh good grief Al. You don't even know the man. Well as far as he's concerned this is just a pickup. Helen I wish you wouldn't keep saying that. Joe's a nice boy. He's just lonesome that's all. So it's Joe already. Joe what? Joe? You don't even know. Oh look Al. I don't want to butt in but it just doesn't make sense to pick up us to make friends with a stray soldier. I know they're all swell kids but a girl has got to look out for herself. You're going to use this pin tonight? Uh no here you worry. Thanks. It's different when you meet a service man through friends and you know who he is. Listen you've never done anything like this before and I won't let you do it now. I just won't let you do it. You'll be waiting. It's going to be awfully disappointed honey. Don't feel half as bad as you feel after his leave is over and he goes back to camp. I suppose you're right. I am right. Anyway Freddie will be phoning. Oh Freddie. You might at least you know his last name. Remember what I said Al? I'll remember. Night Helen. Hello Freddie. Yes Helen told me it called. Well I'm almost ready now. Yeah I'll be fine. Excuse me. Is there any other clock here except this one? Meeting somebody? Yeah. Well this is the clock all right. This is where everybody meets. Maybe it's a little fast huh? Let me see. No right on the nose. Exactly twenty and a half minutes after seven. Well thanks. Thanks a lot. Alice I'll know you. Oh excuse me. Gardenia please. Yes sir. Put it in a box. No paper will be fine. Be careful of the pin. That'll be one dollar. Do you happen to have the right time? That clock in the lobby is always right. See it's quarter of eight. Oh yeah. You're late huh? Well don't worry Corporal. The gardenia will do the trick. Yeah well. Oh well your money here. Thanks a lot. People call. No no no you're not late. I was just just worried about you. Oh here is something for your hair. Want me to hold your mirror for you? Yes please. My gardenia. Just took a chance. Am I holding the mirror right? Yes. Just a second. There. Dance I've never been here before either. Alice you started to tell me about Helen. Oh well I was just going to say we work in the same office. She's in the sales division. Bill says she's practically an executive. Who's Bill? Well he's a friend of Alice. Sometimes Freddie and I go out with him. You like it don't you? City and the office and everything. I love it. I never wanted any different. Never? Don't you want to get married someday maybe? Oh that. Well not for a long time anyway. Well what about this Freddie that you mentioned? Freddie? What about him? Well what about him? Well does that suit Freddie? I don't know what you mean. I mean not getting married. I don't think I care to answer that. Oh well I was only asking. My goodness I hardly know you I don't have to answer anybody's questions about Freddie or anybody else. Wait a minute now this Freddie doesn't mean anything to me one way or the other. Well all right then let's leave him out of it. I was only asking. I don't know why you had to bring him up at all. Look you brought him up I never even heard of the guy. I think maybe I'd better go. What are you doing? Well you're a coach you've got ice cream all over. Oh. Helen was right. She told me what would happen. Well look I'm sorry if I said anything. If I had any sense I'd listen to her. It's different when you meet a service man through friends and know who he is then you know who he is only sometimes when a girl dates with a soldier she isn't only thinking of herself she knows he's far away from home and alone no one to talk to and what are you staring at? You've got brown eyes. Look I I want to I think let's go somewhere else. Except it's night. It's a different part. That's a river down there. Been talking so much I hardly noticed. Look so many stars. That's only a few of them. I know it's all you ever see just a little part where you are. Well they're the ones we know up there Vega or I am Big Dipper. I never knew their names and all the people in this city all around us all the people in the country and all the people in the world out of all that just those stars. Big Dipper and what you said and you and I down here in this park together. Strange isn't it? I don't know this doesn't seem strange anymore. Suppose we hadn't met. We couldn't not have met. I know. It's strange though. Am I coming home from the country early? That was only a little part of it. You're being there in the station. Well that was part of it too. There were other things like you're leaving home or getting leave just when I did. That's all part of it. Even those ships in the river. Ships. They're part of a convoy. That's why I got this leave. This will be the last one I'll get. Oh I see. It's a lot of things isn't it? Some don't matter and others do. They all matter. This night being together. Yes. They matter don't they? I don't know. Alice. Joe I don't know. It's quiet here. Almost as quiet as it is at home. It's never quiet really. The city's full of sounds always underneath. Listen. Joe. Alice your hair. It's like. It's late. We have to go. Yes. Alice. Could I see you again tomorrow? I don't know Joe. It'll be my last night. I just have today and tomorrow. I don't know whether we ought to see each other again at all. I thought maybe it would want to. Oh well I do but I just can't think right now. I'm sorry Joe. Well it's all right Alice. That's all right. In just a minute we'll bring you the second act of the clock starring Judy Garland and John Hodiak. Meanwhile here's our Hollywood reporter Libby Collins. What's the news story tonight Libby? I'll give you a lead Mr. Keely. Gables back and Garson's got him. Oh Libby. You're talking about Metro Golden Mare's new picture adventure starring Greer Garson and Clark Gable. You guessed it. That's just what I meant when I said Gables back and Garson's got him. 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We continue with act two of the clock starting Judy Garland as Alice and John Hodiak as Joe. Only a few moments have passed since Alice and Joe walked slowly and silently out of the park to Alice's bus stop. But in those few moments midnight has come and gone. And so has Alice's bus. We can take a taxi cab out. It's expensive. Oh that's all right. Here comes one now. Hey you're a taxi. That's not a taxi. It isn't. No it's a milk car. We thought you were a taxi. Going to lift plenty of room. Got a radio too. Well that's awfully nice of you. You're going to open somewhere. Somewhere. That's good. I'm just starting out. Here's our next number. That's my brother Nellie Green. Nellie Green. That's the premier mess too. That's French or rubber. That's Schrager's all 935. Discrimination then. I'll get a load of what you want. And the key quest is sweet and lovely. And it's a second request this week. I had a request in now for three months. Do I get it? No. Miss Nellie Green. What's your request? That's how I need you. You know what? Like the roses need the fragrance. I like the summer. The milk. Well that's awfully nice but I think I'd better get home. What do you live on the east side. Take it right back up there. Well honestly Mr. Henry. You get the ride. I get to come. What do you think Joe. Don't wait. They load up the truck. That's something very few people know about. All they care about is where is the milk. Are we going uptown now. Yes ma'am. Clean up the radio. Maybe they played it while you were listening. Flat pie Albert. I'll take a look. I got to find a phone service car coming up and fix it. Well there's a lunch while I get across the street. That'll do. Let's go. There's a radio. You won't even listen to the program. Listen to the dog. Hi Joe. Put down that coffee a minute. What's the matter. You just made an uncount remark about dogs. Yeah, what's the matter with dogs wait a minute wait a minute wait a minute. Oh hi too. A pleasure to be a member of the armed forces. But the civilian. It's un-American the most un-American conduct but he means to just bunker here. The constitution of the only section of bill of rights. Wait a minute I never said. What was that power. And the request is from my wife. Oh, you! Oh, look what you've done. Well, what did I do? You threw your arms out like this, and you sucked them right in the eye. Oh, you hurt? Oh, pal, speak. Forgive me. Where's the pallet? Oh, that's beautiful. We better get him out of here, Alice. Get up, pal. Let's do some music. Yeah, can I help you? What's wrong with that? You can take the rest of it and keep it. Come on, Al. Hey! Watch my pal. Now take him out of the way. See what I mean? That's the whole thing. Will a man fix the tire, and Joe's driving us uptown? You've been having a nap. See? I got milk to deliver. Well, why don't you rest, Al? You can tell us where the milk goes, and Joe and I'll deliver it. Oh, no. I couldn't do nothing like that. Well, we'll see how you feel when we get uptown. Caught me right in the wind. The eye, too. You've got a beauty. Oh, boy. Sure feels like it. And I missed my song. I missed the whole number. Stay on the same street? Uh-huh. How's Al doing back there? He's so asleep. You know what he said? You and I were a natural-born milkman. That's because we brought back the empties when we deliver the milk. Look, it's getting light, Joe. Mm-hmm. It's almost morning. Yeah. Back home, I used to see the dawn come up sometimes. Me, too. Up over the Indiana fields. The morning comes here first, doesn't it? Mm-hmm. Before that, it's out at sea. Before that, it's Joe. Where are they sending you, do you know? No. England, I guess. It's a long ways away. Alice, do you like me a little bit? Mm-hmm. Oh, Joe, I'm sorry. I'm so sleepy. Why don't you doze off then? I'll find a way, okay? Really? Sure. Good night, Joe. Good night, baby. Like I tell you, they deliver me whole route and bring me home. I think that's about the nicest thing I ever heard. Well, I guess we'll be going along. Going along? Well, breakfast is already. Oh, no, really. We'll be going home. Never tasted cooking like Mama's in all your life. Why, she can mix you up to find this glass of ice water you ever dropped. I'm going to decide. She makes the best corn cakes you ever had. Now, come on, sit down. They're already, too. Watch yourself now. They're hot. Say, you folks married. Oh, no. Lots of young folks are getting married these days. Butter-butter bees while it's hot. Thanks. Hot is right. I think you have to know somebody a long time before you get married. I mean, you don't want to do something as serious as that in a minute. Well, me, I think you can find out as much about somebody in a minute as you can in a whole lifetime. You know what she was doing when I first seen her? No, I am. No, no, what? Cooking butter cakes and child's winter. No, really? And the minute I seen her, I knew she was for me. Well, I don't know, though. I don't think it's fair to the girl, a soldier, getting married. Well, how does he know what condition he'll come back in? Well, Joe, if people ever thought about all the things that could happen, they'd never do anything. Well, I think if a girl and a boy want to get married, all the talk in the world ain't going to stop them. Never has, yeah. And it, Al. What's the matter? I'm going to open the muffins. Company first. Look, they got some, ain't they? Just exactly like his uncle. All those hens. It isn't me, Uncle. It's me cousin, Michael Henry. He's a clerk of the court for Judge Forbes. Well, your uncle, your cousin, what difference does it make? Let's make cousin is the one that can eat. Well, I never saw such eating. And I never saw such a place in my life as this just trying to get something to eat. All right, here. Take them up and take it. All right, I will. Thank you. Thank you very much. I like the subway, Joe. Oh, it sure is different, all right. They go so fast. Is that what you've been thinking about the last five minutes? Well, now, how are you thinking about Al Henry and his wife? Oh, they're lovely people. How are you thinking about what he said? About how it really doesn't matter how long a person knows another person. No, I guess it doesn't matter so much. What have you been thinking about? Something you said about a soldier not marrying because he doesn't know what condition he'll come back in. Oh. Well, I think if two people are really in love that that wouldn't make any difference. Wouldn't it? Of course I... Oh. Joe... Joe, I don't want to leave you today. Alice, could... What about your office? Well, I suppose I could find some excuse. Oh, that would be wonderful. Come on, Alice. Joe, hurry this way. We have to change trains. It's mob even worse than men's stations. You're not half as confused as I was my first time in a subway. Well, I'll just hang on to you. What were you saying about the office? Well, it won't take long and you can just wait outside. Oh, that's swell. Well, here comes our train. Red, red, red, red, red, red, red, red. Watch your step. Let's go. Please, can you tell me what the next station is, mister? No English. I know English. Lady, could you tell me what the next station is? The next station? Now, let me see. Uh, this is Grand Central and I'm sure the next station would be... No, no, it couldn't be that. Now, if this is Grand Central, I'm sure... Right, 14th Street. 14th Street. Thanks, thanks. Hey, mister. Yeah? I've been looking all over for a girl. Did you see a girl get off the train a little while ago? I've seen a thousand girls get off, fellas. Well, is this the next stop after Grand Central? The next express stop, yeah. You mean there's something else? Sure. The local after Grand Central. The local stops at 33rd. How do I get there? Take the stairway at the end of the platform and go across. Stairway end of platform. I've got to find her. I've got to find her. What about this city of New York? And have you been here before? I have. Well, it's a big place, boys. Population 7,454,995. I think people live in a area of 299.0 square miles. I beg your pardon. Yes, ma'am. Is there someone in charge I could see, please? Well, there's a receptionist, ma'am. Over there. Thank you. I'm looking for a soldier. I thought maybe he'd come here to the USO. Any particular soldier? My friend. We got separated in the subway. I've been looking all over for him. What's his name? Joe. Joe what? That's a big help. Or is this a joke? Oh, no, please. We only just met yesterday, and I don't know it. Didn't seem to make any difference what his name was. Oh, didn't make any difference. I know it sounds funny, but the night went by so fast, and I got sleepy. Then we lost each other this morning, and he's only got today. I don't see how I can help you, young lady, and I don't think I'd go around telling that story. Oh, you don't understand. I've got to find him. I... What am I... What am I going to do? Pause now for station identification. This is CBS, the Columbia Broadcasting System. In a moment, we'll bring you the third act of the clock, starring Judy Garland and John Hodyak. How many of you would ever think that the job of chaperone would lead to a screen career? It did, though. In the case of our young guest of the evening, Miss Ruth Brady. Tell us how it happened, Miss Brady. Well, I had my own radio show in Louisville at the time, Mr. Keely, commenting on fashions and beauty. The bathing beauty pageant in Atlantic City was about to begin, and I was elected to escort the girl chosen as Miss Kentucky. That would be an interesting assignment. It proved to be for me, because in Atlantic City, I was offered a singing and dancing engagement with the New York Night Club, and that led to a role in a Broadway musical. And from Broadway, it wasn't far to Hollywood, I take it. No, Mr. Keely. A metro golden mayor talent scout saw me and signed me to my present contract. And since then, you've appeared in a number of pictures. Mm-hmm. Art the Freed gave me a part in the clock. Lux Radio theaters play tonight. And more recently, George Sidney directed me in my latest part in MGM's new musical, The Harvey Girls. As one of the Harvey waiters, as I spoke. Mm-hmm. You know, I pushed my way through the crowds the other night to see the Harvey Girls. John, I'd say that Ruth here would be mighty photogenic. Well, rather, with that ash-blonde hair and... My lux complexion, Mr. Kennedy. Thanks for the compliment. You're right. I've been using lux toilet soap for a long time. Remember, I used to give beauty advice on my radio show, and I believe in practicing what I preach. Well, whenever you advise women to use lux toilet soap, you're giving them a real Hollywood beauty tip. Nine out of ten screen stars depend on daily, active leather facials. I know they do, and I know why lux toilet soap is a mighty effective complexion care. Thank you, Ms. Brady. Famous screen stars, lovely Hollywood starlets agree. Only the finest ingredients go into this satin, smooth, white soap. Here's how any woman can prove for herself what lux toilet soap can do to make her skin lovelier. Get a cake of Hollywood's own beauty soap tomorrow. Now, Mr. Keely returns to the microphone. Here's Act 3 of the clock, starring Judy Garland as Alice and John Haudiac as Joe. In the bewildering puzzle of city streets, swirling with a flood of alien faces, Joe and Alice have searched hopelessly for each other. Their hearts grift with realization, terrible and absurd, but they will never meet again. Not knowing where else to turn, Joe weirdly makes his way to the Pennsylvania station. Can I get train information here? What do you want to know, son? Next train for Aberdeen, Maryland. Aberdeen, 147. Going back to camp? That's right. Track 14. Thank you. Help you, lady. Excuse me, please. I'm sorry. All right, thank you. Officer, would you tell me how I can get to... Alice! Where'd you want to go? Alice! How do you like this? Alice! Alice! Alice! Joe, it was... I thought you were lost. I didn't know where to look. Quick, quick, what's your name? Maverick. Maverick. Maverick. I didn't know where to find you. I didn't think I'd ever find you. Maverick, oh, oh, look, Alice, we can't wait. We mustn't. It wouldn't be right. Joe, are you sure? Don't you see, we might never have found one another again. No, no, no, don't say that. I've got to say it. Look, please, please, will you marry me? Oh, yes, Joe, yes. Gosh, I didn't think your marriage license would be this busy. Did you? I guess all we can do is sit here and wait our turn. We have so little time, why don't they hurry? Got your blood test papers? Everybody got your blood test papers? What's that, Joe? I don't know. Oh, uh, mister. Yes? Mister, what's that about blood test papers? According to law, applicants for a marriage license must have blood test certificates. We didn't know anything of... What do we get once? 67 Michael Hall Street. Tell him Mr. Swartz sent you. Be quiet, please, quiet. Two subway stops downtown. All right, Irving, who's next? How long are you opening? We'll have to hurry, Joe. I can find it. Everybody got your blood test papers? That's it, thank you. Thank you for the blood test, if what. Got a pass? No, we were told this was a place... You can't go upstairs without a pass. What do we got a pass? Lieutenant Druffle, second floor. But you can't go up without a pass. Take a seat over there. Who does he think he is, Hitler? I think he was just once. Wait a minute, dear. You two getting married? Yes. Oh, why don't you say so? Here. Use this pass. Room 318. Oh, thanks, thanks. Fixed up all right? No. What's the matter? They're too busy. I couldn't get the papers so tomorrow. We had to get them by 4 o'clock this afternoon. No, why don't you go to a private laboratory? What do you mean? Well, you can go to one of the approved labs and get the results in an hour or so. I've got a list somewhere. Oh, please, please hurry. Yeah, yeah, here's one. The L&N Public Health Service Laboratory. 631 Canal Street. 631 Canal... Thank you, thank you very much. Hello, please. Window 7, Silver and Skillman. Allen and Mayberry. Well, we're Allen and Mayberry. Here we are, here we are. Is this your blood test papers? Here, right here. I just have to stamp it. Here you are. Silver and Skillman. Joe. Oh, look what he stamped on it. Not valid for 72 hours. Not valid for 72 hours. There's just one thing you can do. A judge of the Supreme Court may issue a waiver of the time clause. Little quiet, if you please. Permitting the parties to be married at once. Supreme Court... We can try, Joe, we can try. A waiver? Oh, but you're too late, folks. Too late. I'm sorry, but the judge has just left. Oh, no. Excuse me, but this name on the desk, are you Michael Henry? Yeah. Then you're Al Henry's cousin. He told us about you. Well, why didn't you tell me? Say, maybe I can test the judge after all. Oh, how is that? Uh, he's fine. And him? He's fine, too. Oh, that's fine. Say, don't you think you better hurry? Oh, I will. Just make yourself comfortable. Joe, Joe, look what time it is. We've got the waiver, and here's our license, so can we get married? Oh, you're the young couple who was... Yeah, yeah, yeah. They told us your office was closed. Well, I got through a little early. Just have time to cast the 430. Please, it isn't 4 o'clock yet. Make up your mind, Mr. Schwartz. Oh, well, come along. You can't marry us, can't you? Oh, yes. We even have a little chapel, potted plants and few ferns. Well, that's nice. Bernie! Yes, Mr. Schwartz? Look me up and have the train, and it's not 4 o'clock yet. Bernie! Oh, Bernie! Yes, Mr. Schwartz? Turn the vacuum cleaner off. Don't you see there's a wedding? What do you think? This is a factory? No. And stand back. Oh, stand back. Now, let's see young man. Yes. Young lady should be on the left. Stay here, Bernie. We'll need a witness. No, no. Now, your certificate, please. This is a serious and solemn step you hereby undertake. Do either of you know of any reason why you both should not be legally joined in marriage? Then do you, Joseph Allen, take this woman as your lawful, wedded wife? Do you promise to our father to come to the church? I'll tell them. I'll tell them. I'll say I do. I do. The train out there. I couldn't hear. Do you, Alice, may very take this man to be your lawful, wedded husband? Do you promise to love, honor, comfort, and cherish him for better or for worse? I do. Raise the ring upon the bride's finger. I haven't got a ring. Under the law, it isn't necessary to have a ring. Oh, I didn't know. The floors can be waxed later, please. For as you both have consented to wedlock, I do, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the state of New York, now pronounce you husband and wife. And may God bless your union. Here's your certificate. Thank you. Oh, boys, there's a 440 train. That Sunday, stupid, looked-up weekdays. Oh, good luck, Mr. and Mrs. Allen. Thank you. Thank you. Good luck, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you. Thanks. I didn't have any flowers. No. Well, we didn't have time. Well, we rushed so. Well, I... I guess they want to finish cleaning up in here. Well, we made it, Joe. It's just four o'clock. Much of a honeymoon, just sitting in the park. Uh, are your mother and father living? Uh-huh. Are yours? Oh, yes. Yes, they're living. Do you suppose I should write to your folks, maybe? I suppose so. I suppose I should write to yours. Oh, yeah, that'll be nice. Oh, oh. Would you like to see our house? Have a snapshot of my wallet. Here. Oh, that's nice. That's my mother. I suppose she'll like me? Oh, sure. Well, I should say so. Joe, what time does your train go? Well, um, I don't have to be back in camp till tomorrow noon. Alice. What? I guess you're not very glad you married me, are you, Alice? Uh, sorry, Joe. I guess I just don't feel very married. I know. I don't blame you. Well, it wasn't your fault. It was just that it was so ugly. I know. I know. It wasn't the indif- I know. It's all right, darling. It's all right. Yes, I'm all right now. I'm sorry, Joe. I've been looking across the street there. Somebody else has got married, too. Just came out of that church, see? Joe, I'd like to go into the church. Joe, please. Oh, I want to go into the church, too. It's opened at the marriage, sir. Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God and in the face of this company to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Which is an honorable estate. And therefore, it's not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but revelantly, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of God. Wilt thou have this woman to thy wedded wife? Wilt thou love her, comfort her in sickness and in health? And forsaking all others? Keep thee only unto her as long as ye both shall live? Better than for worse. For richer and more to love. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done. Oh, Joe, I love you. I love you till the day I die. The dinner was satisfactory. Everything was fine. Thank you. Dinner in our own room at the Waldorf Astoria. Guess I can afford it? For what night? Only a half a night. The darling is fit to have the midnight. Yeah, I know. I've got an hour to get to the station. I tell you everything I want to tell you. How much I love you. I want to think about you every, every minute, every day. How will you try not to worry about anything? Joe, darling, you're coming back. Want me to tell you how I know? Two days ago when you came to this city, you didn't know anyone. You didn't know me, and I didn't know you. And now we're married. And we both know that that was meant to be. So don't you see, whoever makes the arrangements for people is doing pretty well for us. That's all we need to know. This way, darling. So join me my way around. I'm sure you can't send me your laundry. Don't worry about those things. Are you sure you got anything straight now, honey? Oh, I wouldn't forget that. I remember that you charged the cameras out next month. Well, that's something we don't have to worry about. Hello, soldier. Where are you? Hi, it's Kevin. I'm just going away. I like you. Well, thanks. I like you, too. See, honey? Those are kids like you. They hardly ever kick me in the chin. This is what you just want to know more about, darling. This is it, John. Yeah, now take it, please. Show your ticket to ladies. Bye, darling. Take good care of yourself. Don't forget to like. No, no, I won't. I love you. See, it's over. Leave Joe and Alice with the hope that they'll be together soon and bring them back together now as they are in real life. One of Hollywood's happiest combinations, Judy Garland and John Haudier. Judy, there's only one thing that we missed, and that is your singing. Well, I've always wanted to play a straight dramatic role, Mr. Keely. And the clock said it was time, eh? The clock brought Judy more than fame as a dramatic actress. It brought her a famous husband, too. Yes, I've known Vincent and Ella for some years. You should be very proud of him. Well, Vincent and I have known each other for a long time, too. He directed two other pictures that I've put it in. Well, Judy, you and Vincent have earned all the happiness that's coming to you. Oh, thank you. Incidentally, Mr. Keely, didn't you meet your wife, Miss Tobin, the same way? Mmm, somewhat. I directed Genevieve in the very first picture that I made in Hollywood. I'm going to get myself a wife, it looks as if I'd have to turn director. All you'd have to do is turn your head, John, with all your fans. She ties and we need you on the screen, John. You and Judy were great together and hobby girls, and I'm willing to predict that that picture will be well at the top of next year's popularity polls. Well, I think we're all proud that Judy was voted one of America's formal screen stars in the polls by 1945. Naturally, we're especially proud of that since Judy is a let's go. Oh, indeed I am, Mr. Keely. I've always have been. That's wonderful, my confection. I've known so many screen stars who use it. Well, we have one of those screen stars on our show next Monday night. Well, what are you presenting, Bill? Next Monday night is lovely Rita Hayworth co-starred with Charles Corbyn in its first appearance on this stage. They bring us universal, fascinating drama, this love of ours. The deeply moving story of a man and wife who lose each other through misunderstanding and are brought together by a child's love. Sounds right up to the usual standard, Mr. Keely. Thanks, Judy. And before we say good night, I think our audience would like to hear some news for which we're humbly grateful that the luck radio theater has again been voted the best dramatic program of the year by radio daily poll or radio editors from coast to coast. Congratulations. And good night. Good night. Good night. You gave us a delightful hour with a clock. Our sponsors, the makers of Luck's toilet soap, joined me in inviting you to be with us again next Monday evening when the luck radio theater presents Rita Hayworth and Charles Corbyn in this love of ours. This is William Keely saying good night to you all from Hollywood. You may be wondering why your favorite Luck's toilet soap is often hard to get these days. The reason for this is the serious shortage of industrial fats and oils. Our domestic production of these oils since the end of the war does not begin to make up for the amount we used to import from the Pacific. That's why it's important to keep on saving your used kitchen fats. Save every drop and turn them into your butcher. It will pay you four cents for every pound. American women did a superb job of fat salvage during the war, and now the government urges you to continue to save and turn in used fats. Remember, with every pound you turn in, you help to prevent a really serious shortage of soap. In response to President Truman's invitation, leading Hollywood stars are on their way to Washington to participate in the climax of the March of Dimes collection. In its drive for the belief of infantile paralysis, the motion picture industry last year collected some six million dollars. Through its studio personnel, its many theaters and the gratuitous personal occurrences of screen stars. Said the President at that time, might in their personal congratulations and appreciation for a success beyond all expectations. If you haven't yet contributed to the March of Dimes, join this fight on infantile paralysis tomorrow. This program is broadcast to our men and women overseas through cooperation with the Armed Forces Radio Service. Our music was directed by Lewis Pilvers. This is for an answer, John Milton Kennedy, reminding you that you're going to get a next Monday night with this problem of ours with Rita Lewis and Tom Corwin.