Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
- PASSED
- Year:
- 1938
- 85 min
- 346 Views
1
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
There is something
we could show you?
Pajamas. Will you be so
good as to step this way?
May I call monsieur's
attention to the fact
we are featuring a special
sale at reduced prices
of raincoats, umbrellas, tennis
racquets and portable phonographs.
I want some pajamas.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
May I interest monsieur
in a new men's perfume?
In these days of greater
equality between the sexes,
perfume should not be the
privilege of ladies only.
It is the contention of our
management that the man who smells
is a thing of the future.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
Service, Mr. Lelong.
Pajamas, size 42.
Thank you, monsieur.
Monsieur interested in neckwear?
A very becoming tie, monsieur.
We have the same
in maroon, dark green,
orange, blue, and a
very discreet pink.
Perhaps monsieur
would prefer a bow tie?
No, thanks.
(SPEAKING FRENCH)
Not even in Paris could monsieur
find a wider selection.
(CLEARING THROAT) I'll take this one.
How much?
200 francs.
Here's 100.
I just want the tops.
What?
I don't want the
pants, just the tops.
Oh, I'm very sorry, monsieur, but we don't
sell the jackets without the pantalon.
But I don't sleep in pantalon,
and I don't buy
stuff I don't use.
What monsieur wants
is a nightshirt.
No, I don't want a nightshirt.
Take the 100 francs
and wrap it up.
Why, it's a case
without precedent.
We have no authority.
I've had this argument
all over the world.
If it's a question of price,
monsieur, there are cheaper pajamas.
It's not a question of price,
it's a matter of principle.
This pajama business is a racket,
and I don't fall for it.
90% of the male population
don't want pajama pants,
yet buy pajama pants.
Be honest. How about you?
I'm an exceptional case, monsieur.
I sleep with just a muffler.
And I, for my part,
sleep with...
Never mind. Do I get
the coat or don't I?
This is a revolutionary
request, monsieur.
I must consult my superior.
Just one moment.
(INAUDIBLE)
(TELEPHONE RINGING)
Residence of monsieur de la Coste.
Very well, monsieur.
They're calling from
your store, monsieur.
Monsieur the Vice President wishes
to speak to Monsieur the President
on a very important matter.
Yes, what is it? What?
Oh, no, no. Never, never.
Why, that is communism.
Can't you sell him anything else?
Monsieur, the management feels
that to sell a pair of pajamas
without the trousers
would create a precedent,
and the consequences
might prove disastrous.
Now, our president
says we've had
enough trouble in
Europe as it is,
and he wonders if you
would be kind enough
to look at a selection
of straw hats?
You tell your president
that if I can't buy
pajamas without
the trousers, I'll...
I'll buy the trousers.
Yes, I may buy the trousers.
How do you do?
How do you do, madame?
How do you do, madame?
How do you do?
I'm looking for pajamas
for a gentleman,
and for his purpose
the trousers are enough.
SALESMAN:
A veryfortunate solution.
Yes, it certainly is.
Provided we can agree on the color
and the pattern, of course.
Well, how about this blue pair?
Oh, heavens, no. It's too dark.
I like to see something gay
in the morning, don't you?
Not too darned gay. There's not
a laugh in me before breakfast.
Oh, you should try to
brighten up your life.
Now, let's see.
How about this one?
Stripes? I hate stripes.
(LAUGHS)
Oh, now, that's funny. When I was
standing at the other counter,
I was watching you. You were?
Oh, I hope you don't mind.
Not a bit.
Well, I said to myself, now if I had
to select pajamas for that gentleman,
what would I choose?
And let me tell you, if ever there
was a stripey type, it's you.
(GIGGLING)
(MUMBLING)
Why don't you try it on?
All right.
(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)
What do you think? Stunning.
These things are so loud
I'd hear them in the dark.
I have enough trouble
getting to sleep.
(EXCLAIMS) You don't look
like a martyr to insomnia.
Really. It's no joke.
I don't sleep well.
Well, surely you can't
blame it on the pajamas.
I guess you're right.
It's probably the climate.
Now, don't blame it on the Riviera.
I resent that.
We have the best climate in the world
here, and we're very proud of it.
I'm sorry, I don't want to hurt
your feelings, but I don't sleep.
Maybe you should see a doctor.
(SIGHS) By the way, how
many pillows do you use?
None.
Did you ever try putting two
pillows under your feet?
No. Don't do it. It's very bad.
Oh, do you know
what might help you?
The method of
Professor Urganzeff.
What's that?
Well, you take a long word,
like "Czechoslovakia"
for instance,
and you spell it backwards.
I can't even spell it forward.
Oh, you should try it just once.
As you spell it backwards, you stretch
and yawn between each letter.
(GASPS) You'll drift
off in no time.
Sounds swell.
You'll take the stripes?
I'll take the stripes.
All right, I'll take the coat.
And I'll take the trousers.
How shall we divide the charges?
Well, that should be simple.
200 francs. Well, 50-50.
Oh, that's not fair. You
should pay more for the coat.
But there's more
material in the pants.
But don't forget I threw
in Professor Urganzeff.
Oh, about this "Czechoslovakia."
When do I do it?
You go to bed and turn out the
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