: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,
:26:01
I'd do it.
:26:04
What's this got
to do with acting?
Nothing.
:26:06
But I'll show you how to
realize your ambitions,
if you do as I say.
:26:10
If the dramatists' club wants
to eat and sleep with you,
you eat and sleep with them.
:26:13
If some producer with a hand
as cold as a toad wants to do
a painting of you in the nude,
:26:16
you'll accommodate him
for a very small part.
:26:18
It's disgusting!
It pays off.
:26:21
You're disgusting.
Maybe I am.
:26:23
But let me assure you,
once you get it made,
:26:26
you can be idealistic
all of ten seconds
before you die.
:26:29
You're trying to cheapen me.
But you won't. Not me.
:26:33
Oh, I'll make it, Mr. Loomis,
but it'll be my way.
:26:46
You have a wonderful
handwriting, Annie.
:26:48
Oh, thank you, Mr. Steve.
But my spellin'
won't take no prizes.
:26:52
I don't think Lora
has anything to worry about
as long as you're with her.
:26:55
Oh, we'll get by.
I made an agreement
with the landlord.
:26:58
He's really
a nice person.
Oh?