King Kong Page #2

I used to do extra work now

and then over on Long Island.

The studio's closed now.

- What's your name?

- Ann Darrow.

Fine. I've got a job for you.

Costumes on the ship

will fit you.

If the shops are still open,

I can get clothes for you.

- Come on.

- But...

- But what is it?

- It's money and adventure and fame.

It's the thrill of a lifetime.

A long sea voyage...

...that starts at

No, wait.

I don't understand.

You must tell me.

I do want the job so...

...but I can't.

- Oh, I see.

No, you've got me wrong.

This is strictly business.

- I only wanted...

- Sure. Sure you did.

I got a little excited and I forgot

you didn't understand.

Listen, I'm Carl Denham.

Ever heard of me?

Yes, yes. You make moving pictures

in jungles and places.

That's right. And I pick you

as lead in my next picture.

We sail at 6.

- Where to?

- A long way off.

And listen, Ann, I'm on the level.

No funny business.

- What do I have to do?

- Just trust me and keep your chin up.

Hey, you men on that winch...

...down below on the deck

and help with these hatches.

Hurry this line forward.

Forward, you farmer and up here!

What are you doing up here?

- I just wanted to see.

- Oh, you just wanted to see.

Well, I'm sorry.

Make that line fast!

You're that girl Denham

picked, aren't you?

Yes. I think this is awfully exciting.

I've never been on a ship before.

I've never been on one

with a woman before.

I guess you don't think much

of women on ships?

No, they're a nuisance.

- I'll try not to be.

- You've been in the way already.

Bring that ladder aboard!

Well, you better stay below.

What? The whole voyage?

I'm afraid I didn't apologize

for hitting you.

That was a pretty tough rap

on the chin.

- Well, we're off.

- We're off.

Say, how many potatoes do you think

you've peeled in six weeks?

Too many.

Sailors eat an awful lot,

don't they?

All time eat.

Someday me go back China.

Never see no more potatoes.

- Charlie, isn't the ocean wonderful?

- Very pretty.

Pretty soon you be all same sailor,

only no eat so much.

I'd like to be. Only, of course,

it wasn't so nice up north...

...when it was cold

and rough was it?

Ocean very nice when you order

weather or some eggs for breakfast.

- Hello, Ann.

- Hello, Jack.

Where you been all morning?

Trying on costumes

for Mr. Denham.

He's gonna make some tests of me

here on deck...

...if the light is right.

- Tests, why?

Oh, to see which side of my face

looks best and all that.

Both sides look all right to me.

Yes, but you're not

the movie director.

If I was, you wouldn't be here.

Well, is that a nice thing to say.

This is no place for a girl.

I wish you wouldn't keep harping

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