Tasty Mystery Baskets of Clips

In this, we heartily concur.
Gentlemen, you are in perfect agreement.
Send copies of this to all the papers for the next edition.
Nice old guy. We gotta get to that session, let's go.
That struck me as being a perfect title for a show and for a song.
- Now, who told her to switch that number? - I don't know.
- Pretty fair act you folks have got. - They seemed to like it.
Oh, uh, you forgot your manuscript.
Everything's all right. You'll see.
At the quarter, he's gaining At the turn now, he's reining his horse
At the half mark, he's cruising But seems to be losing his lead
I'm 18. I sing and I dance, and I'm going to New York.
She wasn't gay or airy
Thank you very much, mister... What was your name again?
- ...so I gave myself the job. - Mm-hm.
The spirit that gave birth to American
Yankee Doodle came to London Just to ride the ponies
For it was Mary
- Are you an actor, sir? - Used to be.
...long before the fashions came.
Well, that's it, ladies and gentlemen, it's all over.
And you always have trouble casting the front end.
- What? - Well, uh, when you made that exit speech...
How about Saturday night?
Hmm, I see. A new finish. Hm.
That's the state that will win ya
Don't think I'm jealous of Georgie's success...
But I spiked my shows with prewar stuff...
When I told him about those 20 ponies and 20 showgirls all coming downstage...
And all the luck I've had is due to the things you two have taught me.
- What do like to drink? - Oh, moxie.
Mmm! Women, women. Little rose petals.
You know, they're always a soft audience here on Wednesday. Pushover.
If it's as good as "45 Minutes from Broadway"...
That is, I mean, can you write a play without a flag?
Well, that's about as good a definition of America...
- How do you do? - Sit down.
That sounds so square
Who keeps hammering on our opening night?
- That's a boy, Georgie. - I promise, Mother.
...as any I've ever heard.
I love you
How we hate to see you go
Cohan, you're fired.
I am that Yankee Doodle boy
...one has to associate with in our profession.
Why, your coat's wet. Didn't you come in the car?
They didn't even know what you were talking about.
I think you'd better go in alone.
Bye!
There was a time when I thought so. Right now, I wish I did.
Please miss them.
Put him at the head so he doesn't have to reach.
Dan, look. Dietz. Looks naked without Goff.
For the short time it takes What a difference it makes
There are a lot of singers, you know, but very few really good looker-afters.
...what a great country it is.
Jeepers creepers
It's no picnic, all those hardships.
The critics walked out at the end of the second act.
Well, I guess your parents must have seen me, uh, fathers and mothers.
Georgie.
The Yanks are coming
We're opening a new theater in Philadelphia...
- Is either of you fellas Jerry Cohan? - I am.
- Say, uh, is he as good as Foy? - Who?
Don't worry, Dad. They never will.
Oh, Georgie... Uh, excuse me.
Well, I bet it's the first firm in the history of show business had two senior partners.
But with propriety
This is it, George.
We might as well try to make him as comfortable as possible.
Why?
...in a performance and be on their feet at the finish.
Husband. We're getting married as soon as Fred's road tour is over.
Yes, well, George, what's your new story like?
May I put these in water for you?
I wonder what the M is for. Oh, modesty.
Look at that.
Hmm.
Yankee Doodle came to London Just to ride the ponies
Ladies and gentlemen...
I know, I know. The hero helps him, gets shot in the leg...
He's big-time vaudeville. We're in the big time.
- The Tavern. Ah, Wilderness! - Uh-uh.
While you roam"
Would you mind telling me why you're still here?
We'll tell all the gang At 42nd Street
My wife never held up a show in her life.
The play was George Washington, Jr.
- This could be treason. - Don't worry.
It's a great quality.
Every heart beats true Under red, white and blue
Oh, just a simple case of subtraction.
That ship will sail without you.
Leading lady, run of the play...
It was in Providence, Rhode Island, on the Fourth of July.
All he needs is a little more experience, and he'll be a genius.
Come in.
Oh, I beg your pardon. I didn't quite recognize you.
Excuse me for butting in. I've been looking all over town for you.
I mean, my being 18, singing and dancing, and going to New York?
Oh, uh, Mr. Cohan, just a minute.
I'll have to open up a store, huh? Heh-heh.
Keep your eyes upon me And surprised you will be
You think I'm stagestruck.
Come on, Jack. Let's make this hop-up solid.
- Well, it isn't, and besides, you... - What do you want to do, spoil everything?
Only 45 minutes from here
- Ponies and Showgirls? - Just a minute.
I don't know.
I'm gonna give America The English derby cup
...my sister thanks you, and I assure you, I thank you.
Little Josie's gonna get married, huh?
My mother's name was Mary.
Can you think of any more reasons?
"Jerry, Nellie, and Josie Cohan...
So prepare Say a prayer
- And as for your wife's money... - Excuse me. I have an appointment.
If you stick, I'll throw you a line. And you too, mother.
Here I am, Dad. Here I am.
...and it's just as good today as it ever was.
Jerry, what do you know. Ed Albee's coming backstage to see you.
No more fun in it.
You'll hitch your wagon to his star right now.
Yes, indeed. Won't you come with me?
- What about the lyrics? - Gonna give it to you now.
Here's one place without any talent!
Maybe they have. I never heard them talk about it.
- Ha-ha-ha! - I just heard today...
It's a grand
It won't be terribly expensive, Mr. Schwab. I know where I can get a cheap fire.
You need a leading lady. You've got your ingenue.
- No, don't do it. - Who does she think she is?
- She doesn't sing that. - She is gonna sing it.
I want to see them about this melodrama I have.
...in every theater and theatrical property I possess...
Kid asked me my name, and I said Cohan. He asked me again, and I said Cohan.
Send the word, send the word Over there
For it is Mary
Make your daddy glad To have had such a fad