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Well as you know, our young hero Dennis Day roams at the Anderson boarding house in Weberville. And as you also know, it isn't very often that we find his landlady Mrs. Anderson in a very affectionate or loving mood. But this is one of those rare occasions, for you see, the Anderson's are to celebrate their 22nd wedding anniversary this week. Now as Mrs. Anderson discusses the tender event with her spouse, the love light fairly beams from her eyes. Herbert. Yes, Bunny Fluff? I do want to give you something nice for our anniversary. A gift that would make you really happy. Is there something you've been longing to have? Oh, mercy, no. No, you're the only gift I'd ever ask of life, Lotus Face. Over there must be some little present you'd like to have, Herbert. Well, there is something I've always wanted, but I'm afraid it would be awfully expensive. What, dear? An electric dishwasher. I'm afraid that would be a little expensive, Herbert. You better think of something cheaper. Well, I'll try it, little dumpling. Well, the Anderson's impending anniversary is a problem not only to the Anderson's, but to our young hero Dennis as well. And we find him now at Willoughby's drugstore trying to solve it in his own peculiar way. Mr. Willoughby? Yes, Dennis? You know something? You look to me like the type of fellow who's a real good sport. Well, thank you, Dennis. I'll bet when an attractive young brunette asks you for something, you just can't say no, can you? I guess that's true, my boy. Fine. Can I have an advance on my salary? Dennis, your shape is somewhat different from the attractive brunette I had in mine. Yeah, I was afraid you'd notice it, but I need the money. Dennis, don't you realize that you're asking for money you haven't earned yet? Why, that's practically like stealing. It is? Certainly. If I gave it to you, I'd be starting you on the road to corruption. Now, what's it to be for you, my boy? Corruption or integrity? Could I have about $6 worth of corruption, please? No, son, I feel I must watch out for your best interests. But it's terribly important, Mr. Willoughby. This week is the Annison's anniversary, and I want to buy them a present. Well, I'm sure they'd appreciate a beautiful anniversary card every bit as much. We carry some lovely ones. And since you're working here, I'll let you have them for cost. Plus only my profit. Sir, I really feel I should give them a gift. You see, Mildred is spending $10 on the picture frame she's giving them, and I think I ought to spend it. Wait a minute. A picture frame? Why not give them your picture to put in it? Oh, I don't think Mrs. Annison would care for my picture around the house, Mr. Willoughby. It might look just like me. Dennis, if Mrs. Annison doesn't like you, it's because she doesn't really know you. Give her a charming photograph of yourself so she can get familiar with the real you. But I'm afraid familiarity would just breed some more of what she's got for me now. Nonsense. Now, my wife's brother has just opened a photographic studio over on Maple Street. Perhaps if you helped him out around the place, he'd take a portrait of you in exchange for your services. You mean I work off the price of the picture? Sure, in your spare time from your job here. Boy, that's a swell idea, Mr. Willoughby. I'll go over and tell him I'm free any morning before 7 a.m. or any afternoon after 10 p.m. You mean you're going to work for him in your spare time and return for having your picture taken? That's right, Mildred. I start tonight. But I should think he'd want to hire an expert on photography. Well, I kind of let him think I was. But don't worry, Mildred. I'll be a big help to him. I have been already. Well, what do you mean? Well, while he was busy, I found a room in the back he'd forgotten to put a light in so I put in a nice bright one and turned it on. Janice, that's the developing room. It's supposed to be dark. Oh, gee, I hope he doesn't find out. I did it. He'll fire me and I'll never get that picture of myself or your mother. Yes, I know. Mr. Willoughby really thinks mother will fall in love with your picture, huh? Uh-huh. I figured 10 minutes after she got it she'd draw a mustache on it, but he says no. Charlie, I sure hope he's right. Well, she'll have to have it around for a little while anyway because there's no other picture she can put in that frame you're giving her. Yes, that's where we're lucky. Yeah. Good morning, children. Good morning, Daddy. Morning, Mr. Anderson. Well, the big day will be arriving pretty soon now, huh? Yes. 22 years ago this Friday, my wife and I met at the altar. Pups say they triumphant bride and I the blushing groom. Gee, 22 years. Have you been happy all that time, Mr. Anderson? Oh, happiness isn't the word for it, Dennis. No, sir, I didn't think it was. You've been extremely happy, Dennis. Oh, indeed I have been. Two people can be gloriously happy once they decide that marriage is a matter of give and take and which of them's gonna do what? I guess so. Have you decided on an anniversary present for mother yet, Daddy? You bet I have. Oh, and will she be thrilled? I'll tell you what it is if you promise to keep it a secret. You bet. Well, I've decided to give her a picture of myself. Oh, no. Huh? Mr. Anderson, let's not be hasty. There must be thousands of things she'd like better than your picture. Yes, Daddy. Why not give her something practical? Or attractive. I'll see here. Why not give her some dandy little underthing that women wear under their dresses like a money belt? Dennis, please. That mother would just love a nice nail set. That's it. With a hammer to match. But Poopsie wants my picture. She's always said that I'd look lovely over the mantelpiece. Well, maybe she's mistaken. Climb up there and let's find out. I'll do nothing of the kind. And just remember now, you promise to keep this a secret. Goodbye. Gosh, what are we gonna do now, Mildred? If he gives her his picture, she'll never put mine in your frame. Well, she's still mine, Dennis. Maybe she won't like the picture of Daddy. Mother's convinced that no one in the family takes a good picture but herself. Yeah, but I... Oh, Mildred, has your father gone out yet? Oh, he just left, Mother. Oh, good. I didn't want him to hear this. You know what I'm going to give him for our anniversary. Oh, I bet you love the idea as much as I do. Oh, what, Mother? My picture. You lose. Mother, are you sure that's the right present for Dad? What? Yeah, why give him your picture? Slip him a half a buck and let him get something he'll enjoy. Whether you two like it or not, Herbert is getting my picture for his anniversary present and that's that. Boy, I'm glad you're not a dominating woman like your mother, Mildred. Well, I guess I better forget about having my picture taken, huh? You'll do nothing of the kind. Didn't Mr. Willoughby say that your picture would make Mother love you? Yes, but... You're going to that studio tonight. Yes, but... And you're going to have your picture taken. Yes, but... And you're not coming back here without it. Understand? Yes, Poopsy. Hello, Mr. Kendall. Well, here I am, ready to go to work. Oh, yes, Mr. Day. I've been wanting to ask you something about my dark room. Were you by any chance the one who... Me? Oh, no, sir, not me. Well, I know better than to... Well, go on. It'll sound better if you ask the question first. You know what happened yesterday? When I finished taking pictures of that lovely young model, Miss Latour, we went into the dark room together and found a light on. So nothing developed, huh? I'm not sure I know what you mean. Me, either. Oh, well, I suppose it's ridiculous to think you did such a thing. After all, as you told me yesterday, you've studied photography all your life. Oh, sure. Know it backwards and forwards. Gee, you've certainly got some swell equipment around here. Yes, we try to keep up with the times. What's this thing right here? It's called a camera. It comes in very handy every now and then, I guess. Well, shall we get to work? I want you to carry my plates inside for me. Your plates? Yes. Oh, you've got a good job there. I could have sworn they were your own. Just today, I'm referring to photographic plates. Oh. You've heard of them, having studied photography all of your life? Oh, sure, sure. We're going to put them in the bag. Yeah, nothing like clean plates, I always say. You may stop saying it any time you choose. Yes, sir. Naturally, the developing bath must be tested before the plates go in. You realize that? Oh, don't worry. I'll stick my big toe in first. Mr. Day, I fear we were not meant for each other. Goodbye. It's been frightening to have met you. Wait, please, Mr. Kendall. I've just got to get a picture of myself to give to my girls' folks. Don't fire me. I'm sorry, my boy, but I've just opened up here. I should try someone who's ready to close down. I could get you lots of customers, Mr. Kendall. You're just starting, and I know everyone in town. Hmm. Do you by any chance know Mrs. Courtney? The banker's wife? Oh, sure. Well, if I could get her to post for a portrait, I'd just about be made around here. Get her for me, and you can have your picture. Gosh, I'll bet I can. I'll pretend to be a famous foreign photographer from Italy or someplace. Mrs. Courtney is always very much impressed with foreigners. Fine. Pretend you're a foreigner, Mr. Day. And may I just say in parting that I sincerely believe it's America's loss that you're only pretending. Gee, thanks, I think. Yes? Ah, Senor Courtney, it makes it for you a great pleasure to meet me, is it? Why, who are you, my good man? I am a Senor Totoli, the greatest photographer in all Italy. Oh, really? Who have you photographed? Why, I'm a snap of the king himself, an action. Victor Emmanuel? Oh, sure. Both of us, fellas, too. I don't understand. I'm a snap of all of the crown heads of Europe, lady. The king of England, the king of Greece, the king of France, the king of... The king of France? Mâchoux! Why, the last king of France has been dead for over a hundred years. How do you like that? And he said it was a my fault, you know, look are good in a picture. I see, Senor Tartone, you're joking with me. Is it nice that you feel that way? Tell me, do you come from the north of Italy, Senor, or down south, near Sicily? Down south, near Sicily. Of course, Sicily move up north when she gets married. Oh, no, no, no, no. The Sicily I'm referring to is down at the toe of the Italian boots. The one I'm a talk about to get kicked around the plenty, too. Oh, what is divine? Well, I hate to think where I'd be without yours. Oh, Italians. I just love Italy. It's such a beautiful country. That's nice. Now we get down to business, huh? Remember the ruins of the Colosseum in Rome? No, I left it before the war. Well, we get down to business. Mr. Courtney, I would like to take your picture. My picture? Oh, how flattering. Oh, I'm not flattering you. You're very pretty, Mr. Courtney. I'll bet you there's no other sight like you on earth, except maybe the Alps. Why, you darling boy, I'd love you to take my picture. That's fine. Here's the card you're coming to this address. Goodbye. Arrivederci, Senor. Beg your pardon? I said, Arrivederci, Senor. Oh, ten dollars a dozen. Well, goodbye. How do you do? I'm Mrs. Courtney. I have an appointment for a sitting. Mrs. Courtney, you did come. Sit right down. I'll be with you immediately. You'll be with me? Young man, I'll have no assistance taking my picture. I want the great Senior Tortoni himself. You mean, uh, Mrs. Courtney, you'd be making a big mistake, really. See here, I know what I'm doing. This I will lay eight to five against. Go fetch the Senior at once. Yes, Mrs. Courtney, of course. Today, put on that smock, I'm bringing Mrs. Courtney in, and you're going to take her picture. Me? But gosh, you know I don't know anything about... You'll have to do the best you can. I'm not going to lose her. But Mr. Kendall, look, I... Right this way, Mrs. Courtney. Ah, there you are, dear Senior Tortoni. Uh, your assistant wanted to take my picture, but of course I demanded you. You know, I feel you'll do something really unusual with me. Yeah, there's no doubt about it. Well, I'll do the best I can. See that you do. I'll be back later. Now, how would you like me to pose, Senior? Well, let's see. What's a good popular pose? How about lying on your stomach on a white fur rug? Please. If you don't mind, we'll just have a nice dignified picture with me sitting in this chair. Okay, hold still now. I get under the camera. Oh! What's the matter? It's dark in here. Well, we go ahead with the picture. I think we got... Mrs. Courtney, please, no tricks! What? You're asking me for the dignified picture. Then in a minute I look at you in the camera, you're sitting on your head. The sun has gone. Tony, you always see things upside down in a camera. Oh, really? Why do you know from this? Well, we go back to work in one more minute. I nearly finished in here. There's a Mrs. Anderson here, and she wants to have... Mrs. Anderson, quick, Mrs. Courtney, you step in a dark room just for a minute. So how, please? The dark room? I want on Earth! Before I can take your picture, you've got to be a little more developed. Developed? Why, since when is the subject developed instead of the picture? We're starting a whole new system. In in the dark room, please, quick! Have you gone mad, Dave? Mrs. Anderson is my landlady. If she sees me, the jig is up with Mrs. Courtney. I'll get back under the camera. You get her in here and we'll get rid of her fast. Okay, right in here, Mrs. Anderson. All right. Where do you wish me to sit? You'll find her right there, steady. I'll take her to the picture. You see the birdie? No, I'll take anyway. Okay, next! Goodness, I didn't even have time to put on my make-up. The way I take her to the picture, make-up is a do-you-know-good-at-all. Goodbye! Come along, Mrs. Anderson. Well, I must say this is very unusual. You can have come out now, Mrs. Courtney. Well, really, senor Tony, this is fantastic. I'm beginning to think you don't know any more about photography than a soda jerk. Please, let's not complicate things with the good guesses. You see, right down now, I'll take her to the picture. That's a fire in a hole that now we've got a m- I have another customer, senor, a Mr. Anderson. Mrs. Courtney, I have just noticed something. You are developed fine here and there, but there and here, you know, look so good. You go back in the dark room, two more minutes, huh? Senor, this is absolutely ridiculous. Jesus, you the one on the developer picture, in with you. Right this way, Mr. Anderson. Yes, uh, shall I sit down right... Hold it still! Fine, goodbye. You mean it's all over? My sure. But I wasn't even smiling. So what? You've got a very little to be happy about. My goodness, this certainly is the age of speed. Quick, let her out again. Now, see here, this is preposterous. It's completely unnecessary and you know it. But it was necessary, Mrs. Courtney, honest it was. Senor Tortone, what happened to your accent? Is it too late to put him back on, huh? Much too late. Summon a gun. Happy anniversary, mother, happy anniversary, daddy. And here's a present for you both. Oh, a picture frame, how nice, Mildred. Yes, thank you, dear. I wish we had a picture of someone to put in it. Yeah, I do too. To tell the truth, pupsie, I did want to give you my picture today. I even had one taken, but, well, here, look how it turned out. What? Why is this you, Herbert? Where's your face? All I got was my stomach. Gee, sort of a pot shot, huh? Well, I have a confession to Herbert. I also had my picture taken. Here, look at it. My goodness, they missed you entirely. Yes, how could a photographer be so stupid? Uh, there was something about that man's voice too. It was so familiar. Well, I think I'll go to bed. Dennis? Yes, ma'am? Let me hear you say, watch the birdie, but say it with an Italian accent. Okay. Uh, sure now, faith and begata, will you be looking at the birdie there, begata? Do you call that an Italian accent? It's as close as I care to get. Well, good night, everybody. Dennis Day will be back in just a moment with a song. But first, here's a fact worth knowing. Colgate dental cream cleans your breath while it cleans your teeth. And that's important, as our Colgate players are going to demonstrate. Tonight, as the Colgate curtain goes up, we find two pretty young girls deep in one of those heart-to-heart talks about men. It's weird, that's what it is. Jim had me thinking he was definitely serious, and then, well, then he just suddenly began to act funny. Well, here is, Sister. Has he said anything to you about me or anything I could have done? Well, Jim's really in a tough spot, Judy. Yes, he has given me some idea of what's wrong. So I guess maybe it's sort of my job to set you straight. But do I ever dread? Dread, what are you talking about? I'm talking about you and a darn tickly subject, Judy. Look, honey, I don't want to hurt your feelings, but you need your dentist to guide you, Judy. And here's what Judy found out. Scientific tests have proved that in seven out of ten cases, Colgate dental cream instantly stops unpleasing breath that originates in the mouth. What's more, Colgate dental cream's safe polishing agent brings out the natural sparkle of your teeth, cleans them thoroughly and safely. Yes, Colgate dental cream cleans your breath while it cleans your teeth. And Colgate dental cream is famous for its wonderful wake-up flavor, too. In fact, nationwide tests of leading toothpaste prove that Colgate dental cream is preferred for flavor over other brands tested. So to clean your teeth thoroughly and safely, for a wake-up flavor everyone enjoys, use Colgate dental cream. Remember, Colgate dental cream cleans your breath while it cleans your teeth. Here's Dennis with Charles Dan and the Orchestra from the beautiful arrangement of Heart Hakes. New, it's amazingly different. Not a liquid, not a soap, but a not only new cream shampoo that leaves hair soft, radiant, glamorous, and also easy to manage. It's Lustre Cream Shampoo, created by Kay Duhmet, who combined rich lanolin with secret ingredients. 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