:24:00
Sit down. I just have
a few letters to sign.
:24:04
Oh, drink?
No, thank you.
:24:06
But aren't we going
to be late to the party?
Plenty of time, plenty.
:24:10
And I need a drink.
So relax.
:24:13
Say, you're not allergic
to mink, are you?
:24:16
Mink? No,
I don't think so.
Good.
:24:26
Try this on for size.
:24:29
But whose is it?
Mine. And I only loan it
to very special clients.
:24:32
I want you to wear it
tonight.
You want me to wear...
:24:34
Please. Got to think
of my reputation.
:24:36
I haven't been seen
with a girl without a mink
since the heat wave of'39.
:24:40
Come on.
:24:42
We should spend
a little time talking
about our future.
:24:46
You can act. Well,
that's of no importance
at the moment.
:24:49
The main thing is,
you're a beaut.
:24:52
Please, don't.
Oh, and you're decent too.
:24:56
No doubt possess
some fine principles.
:24:58
Well, me, I'm a man
of very few principles,
:25:00
and they're all open
to revision.
:25:02
But I'm in a position
to do something for you.
:25:05
You'll get 10% of everything
I make. Isn't that enough?
:25:08
No. Now,
sit down and listen.
:25:12
Here it is, short and clear.
You're not a chicken.
:25:17
You're no high-hearted kid
out of some drama school,
:25:19
wanting to do or die
for dear old Thespis.
:25:21
And you're beginning
under a handicap.
:25:23
I know I'm starting late.
So time isn't on your side.
:25:25
But you do have
some qualifications.
:25:28
Your face will pass.
You've good, nice, long
silky legs. I like them.
:25:32
You have a chest full
of quality and quantity.
I like it.
:25:35
Aren't you taking
a few things for granted?
Me? I don't count.
:25:39
But there are certain
people who do, and you're
going to meet all of them.
:25:42
That is, if you're really
serious about your career.
:25:44
I am, but...
Good, then you're going
every place with me.
:25:48
Every party, opening night,
every saloon in town.
:25:51
With a complete new
wardrobe at my expense.
:25:54
Oh, it's tax deductible.
:25:55
This is a tough,
competitive racket.
:25:58
Although it's a lot
more than any agent
is supposed to do,