:02:04
I'm not pouting. I just disagree.
:02:07
But Frank Elgin?
Let the doorman read for the part!
:02:10
Phil, we've been in rehearsal
for five days.
:02:14
Our leading man was dreadful. Maybe
I was the wrong director for him.
:02:19
We let him go yesterday.
We do not have a replacement.
:02:24
We open in Boston on the 28th.
We are in trouble.
:02:27
- I can do without the sarcasm.
- Let me audition him for you.
:02:33
Phil, there's no harm
in giving the man a reading.
:02:37
I agree with you, but when
I wanted to read Ray Watson,
:02:41
that was a waste of time,
and he's a better actor than Elgin.
:02:45
A lot of guys can act or sing better,
but nobody can do both as well.
:02:51
- What about Billy Hertz?
- He's pompous.
:02:54
This isn't Student Prince
or Blossom Time.
:02:57
The guy has to act while he's singing
and sing while he's acting.
:03:01
In Lonesome Town, Elgin played
a part like this. He was magnificent.
:03:07
- Ask Henry. He played the piano.
- When?
:03:10
- Eight years ago.
- He didn't fall off bar stools then.
:03:14
- He hasn't had a drink in ages.
- To a drunk, ten minutes is ages.
:03:18
- I just want you to listen to him!
- All right, go ahead!
:03:22
Larry?
:03:24
- As soon as Elgin comes in...
- He's here.
:03:28
I didn't want to interrupt.
:03:30
Send him in.
Now, Cookie, no cracks, please.
:03:49
- What are you auditioning, owls?
- Hello, Frank. Bernie Dodd.
:03:53
- How do you do?
- Our producer, Mr Cook.
:03:57
- Hello. How are you?
- Paul Unger and Henry Johnson.