 Ladies and gentlemen, the railroad hour. And here comes our star-studded show frame. Tonight, the Association of American Railroads presents the delightful Kalman Operetta, Gypsy Princess, starring Gordon MacRae, and his guest, the Metropolitan soprano, Jarmila Novotna. Our choir is under the direction of Norman Lovoff, and our music is prepared and conducted by Carmen Dragon. Yes, tonight another great musical success is brought to you by the American Railroad. The same railroads that bring you most of the food you eat, the clothes you wear, the fuel you burn, and all the other things you use in your daily life. And now here is our star, Gordon MacRae. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight, we're bringing you a musical fantasy. In it, I'm a prince named Ronald. Jarmila Novotna is silver, a beautiful star of the Operetta stage and glittering society café. Known throughout the mythical countries where our fairy tales take place, as the Gypsy Princess. You're playing me as your father. What? I'm young, Lord Boniface. I love life in Guernsey. My father's a hard, cold man. In fact, he's insisting now that I return to my own country. Yes, matters, but when your father was young... Oh, hello, Lord Boniface. How delightful. Silver, how beautiful you sound. You're even lovelier than I remembered you. Could such a change take place in one fall today? If you two would excuse me, I... Oh, Lord Boniface, don't find a way. No, no, don't be in a hurry. But I can see from the light in you two young people's eyes that I'll be much more welcome with you, somewhere else. Well... Besides, the ladies of the chorus is finished, and there's one of them that I'm anxious to have a little chat with. We are not sad, Boniface. Good luck, Boniface. Thank you. A man my age needs it. I'm afraid Lord Boniface is in for some competition tonight. Why, all of the men here are eager to win the favor of the ladies of the chorus. Well, how about you, Prince Arnold? That's something that every man goes through at one time or another. But that's all behind me. My eyes and my heart are fastened on a star. Will the lad to come from college? We've read the book of knowledge, except perhaps it's most absorbing pain. Romantic education begins the gravitation towards the lovely sirens of the day. The lovely sirens of the day. In years of indiscretion, we have the same obsession, and frequently we get the craze anew. Get the craze anew, the craze anew. Ever glamor that friend sends the charm of other ladies to vault his limelight lens enchantment to the view. But when we see them closer and hear them murmur, oh sir, you're very... Why did I can bring a pal or two? We succumb to the craze for the nimble heart of face for elders and betters had before. Take them out to dine. We fed them, we led them. They found it known, and I just understand. They quote something, quote something. If they don't aspire to part, their faces and fingers simply floor. Continuous, the splendor's shapely. The young girl is in our car, Sir Arnold. Silver, I'm in love with only you. I want you to marry me. Sir Arnold, in your country, princes don't marry just to be in their fingers. You can't defy your father. But I know what we can do. In this country, a marriage performed by a notary is binding. Provided it is followed by a church ceremony within three months. Read this, my princess. Princess Cousin, I do hereby most solemnly declare that I take Silvaverescu to be my lawful wedded wife. And that within three months I will confirm this contract before God and the world. Oh, Arnold. In the three months this gives us, I know I can work things out with my father. See you will soon, though. Oh, Arnold, how can I say no when my heart is crying yet? Engagement to the Countess Starcy is what? Don't do any good, Father. I have hope for your blessings before Silvaverescu and I have our religious ceremonies. But if you will not grant them, I'll marry her without them. And don't forget, we have already had our civil ceremonies. In this country, only a religious ceremony is valid. That you will never have. I shall announce your engagement. I'll never marry the Countess Starcy, Father. I'll never marry anyone but mine. Ronald will send for you. You have his word for it. Ronald's word means very little. He left me to return to his own country and show to his father. Everyone knows the results of that conversation. Ronald's engagement to the Countess Starcy has been announced. He's all over for Ronald and me. He's all over. There must be a way. In our hearts, Silvaverescu and I are married. There can never be another. And his guest star, Armilla Novotna. It allows you to complete your marriage contract with Silvaverescu. It's no use now, Mother. I was unable to find Silvaverescu. She left me only this note. My dear Ronald, it was a gay and lovely interview. But I'm sure you didn't take our civil ceremony any more seriously than I did. And to me, it was an amusing way to say goodbye. I wish you and your bride to be every happiness. Oh, my poor Ronald. There are only a few days of our three months left, Mother. When they are passed, I shall marry the Countess Starcy. Shouldn't you have run away from Ronald and left him only that note, Silvaverescu? Oh, Boney, I know it now. I must sing again. And in another day, it will be too late. Take me to the court of Ronald's father, Boney. And introduce me as your wife. Three months will be up. Your silly marriage contract with a gypsy singer can be forgotten. Ronald, you're not listening to your father. No, no, Mother. I was watching Lord Boniface's wife. She just walked into the garden for long. Now, now, you're promised to another. Although I must say I don't blame any men for watching the Lady Boniface. She's lovely. She's one of the most charming guests we've ever had at the palace. Now, if you had gone through a civil ceremony with someone like that... Excuse me, Mother. Father, I must speak to her while she's alone. I was just going in, Ronald. I came out here looking for my husband. Why did you marry Lord Boniface? Oh, good of talking about it. I'm married. You are about to be married. There's nothing more to be said. Then the promises we made. The life that we plan to share means nothing to you. Oh, it's a lovely dream, Ronald. And a lovely memory. Oh, I, the block of glowing fire, the spilling in and the thunder, I must chase the music away. Every dance and gleaming tresses, flashing glance and soft caresses, all the rapture love can know. Whoever is his wife, Father? Come, children. No one else has seen you. Let's return to the ball and forget this. What's going on out here? Oh, Lord Boniface, I apologize for my son's conduct. He was kissing your wife. Edwin and Borny, will you please take me home? No, I don't think I will. King Edwin, this lady is not my wife. Borny! She isn't your wife. What do you mean? Silver wanted to see you just once more, before you married the Countess. So she asked me if I would present her as my wife. And King Edwin, the lady has every right to kiss your son. She's his wife. If they have a religious ceremony before midnight. And we're going to have it. This is the girl who won. I forbid it. No son of mine shall marry a cabaret singer. Asiah, if you would forgive me. I think you're in no position to make such a statement. All of us, I shall have you beheaded for such impertinence. Lonson said when Lord Boniface has a perfect right to say what he did. Go on, Boniface. Tell all of them. Ebranles, you remember I once told you that you were a great deal like your father. Well, your mother was a singer. A great star. Before your father married. But your mother was the widow of a Count. Before I married the Count, I was a cabaret singer, and you know it. And if my son's happiness is at stake, it's time the rest of the world knew. If you refuse to give your blessings to this marriage, I shall tell the entire kingdom who I am. Oh, bravo, Your Highness. Mother, you're wonderful. And now, Edwin, I think you'd better go in and explain to the Countess Sassy. I'll let Ronald do it. Father, I haven't time. Sylph and I are going to make arrangements for our religious ceremony right now. Do you really think it's wise? Why? I think it's wise, wonderful. The greatest thing that ever happened. The music by Emmerich Kalman, booked by Arthur Miller and lyrics by Arthur Stanley, was dramatized for the railroad hour by Gene Holloway. The railroad hour is brought to you each week at this time by the American Railroad to help meet the nation's demand for graduate nurses, including the growing requirements of the armed forces. At least 50,000 young women are needed as student nurses this year. If you're a high school graduate or college student, and if you're interested in a career of great prestige, opportunity, and service to humanity, visit your nearest hospital, School of Nursing, or School Advisor, and find out about the many attractive opportunities for a career and for self-development which nursing offers young women. Now here again, Miss Nevada. Garmilla, you're a wonderful and exciting Gypsy friend. Thank you, Gordon. Your father was certainly a problem tonight. I never thought I'd get you. Well, times have changed. Nowadays, any young man's father would be glad to have his son marry a singer like you. That's what my father-in-law always said. What girl are you after next with, Gordon? The Evelyn Kate, I think. She's definitely going to be our guest star. But in the show, the boys from Syracuse, I sort of get so confused that I'm not even sure who I am. Oh, I'll best you find out in time for a happy ending. I certainly be listening to you and Miss Kate, and all of that wonderful music. Well, thank you and good night, Garmilla, and thanks again for being with us. All aboard! Well, folks, it looks as though we're ready to pull out, and so until next week, this is Gordon McRae saying goodbye. With the Tams Whitmark Music Library, Gordon McRae appeared through the courtesy of Warner Brothers. Our choir is under the direction of Norman Luboff, and our music is prepared and conducted by Carmen Dragas. This is Marvin Miller saying goodbye until next week for the American Railroad. Now, keep tuned for your Monday Night of Music on NBC.