Man Wanted
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- Year:
- 1932
- 62 min
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Miss, I can't wait any longer.
I'm sorry.
Oh .. I can't wait any longer.
I'm sorry.
I tell you I have an
appointment with the editor.
And I tell you the editor
is in conference.
But the store sent me up to
demonstrate how to row this.
Row it? What is it, a boat?
It's a rowing machine. The latest
deluxe ball-bearing model.
It's the best little muscle
builder on the market.
Just the thing to pep up a tired editor.
It does away with brain fog and ..
Yes, yes. I'll believe you.
But I tell you the editor
is in conference.
C-O-N-F-E-R-E-N-C-E. Conference!
You get me?
Yes, I get it.
But is there any reason why I can't ..
Alright, alright, alright.
[ Buzzer ]
I'm busy.
Darling.
[ Buzzer ]
I told you I'm busy, now
don't disturb me anymore.
[ Door knocks ]
Good heavens, Lois. How do you stand it?
What, being an editor?
The whole racket.
Telephones, buzzers.
Crazy-looking people.
It's all part of the game.
And I love it.
[ Door knocks ]
Come in.
Well Harper, I can't see anybody
else now. I'm going out to lunch.
Make out this contract.
I'll sign it when I get back.
And tell Fields I'll see him at 2:30.
I want to go over those
drawings with him.
Yes, Mrs Ames .. anything else?
No, that's all. That's all. That's all.
Sweetness .. you see what happens
when you take me to lunch.
Nobody has a chance.
Hey, you've changed
your office, haven't you.
You should come down oftener and
see where your busy little wife works.
You're a swell girl, Lois.
Don't you ever resent having
a rich loafer for a husband?
Never.
Come on .. let's go.
Shush, wait, wait, wait.
[ Door knocks ]
Mrs Ames.
What is it?
Sprague left these for you.
He insisted you wanted them right away.
Good gracious, the rowing machine.
Where is he?
Oh, he's gone.
I didn't want to disturb
you. I didn't know.
I forgot to tell you.
I phoned them myself.
Now call back and tell the salesman
to come tomorrow afternoon.
Alright, I'll tell him.
No, no.
Tell him to come tomorrow evening.
I'll have plenty of time then and he
can give a complete demonstration.
Very well.
Well, you see.
This one is equipped with
our special little-giant spring.
Can you run races on them?
Why sure, you can do anything on them.
Let's see.
Yeah, let's see.
Alright.
The sap.
Come on, it's time for the picture show.
How is that?
See, it gets going under
its own momentum.
Well, where are they?
They said you could have the last jump.
Oh even the kids are razzing us.
I guess we're a couple of flops.
Yeah.
The closest I came to making
a sale was a pair of BBDs.
The guy actually asked for them.
Well, what happened?
Couldn't find the right size.
Why didn't you ask the
nearest sales clerk?
I did. She just blushed and walked away.
Hey, you think the management
is wise to us yet?
Well, we only got the job
because you're an All-American.
That proves the value
of a college education.
Hey, hey. The boss.
Oh, Mr Sherman.
Yes, sir?
You must work tonight.
Certainly.
I want you to take one rowing machine ..
Rowing machines? Say ..
I used to use to these little guys four
hours a day when I was in training.
I imagine you did.
Better let me take that machine
out, Mr Walters. I can ..
Strip for the customer and demonstrate
the movements that will do the most good.
I'm afraid that couldn't be arranged.
The customer is the editor
of the 400 Magazine.
The 400 Magazine?
Say, that nest is harder to
crash than a movie studio.
I ought to know.
I was over there yesterday.
He won't let you in even
after he's sent for you.
I'm afraid you've jumped at conclusions.
The editor of the
400 Magazine is a lady.
Huh?
Oh, oh, oh.
Mr Sherman. Front, please.
Sherman.
Be there at 9 o'clock and ask
For Mrs Ames. Yes, sir.
As you perhaps know, Mrs Ames is
very prominent and influential woman.
It means more than just the
selling of one of these machines.
If she takes one .. and you can
convince her that she's satisfied.
We'll make some of the best advertising
matter out of it we've ever had.
So watch your step, my boy. It's a
big chance for you if you put it over.
Well, thanks for the chance, Mr Walter.
able to convince the lady.
Well, what's funny?
Oh I was just picturing you tonight.
Putting on that whole personality.
I wish you'd give my personality a rest.
Well, it will need a rest where
you're taking it tonight.
How do you know so much about it?
strong Femmy editors.
I got one for a cousin.
Does she look like you?
She's a little taller and a little
broader across than narrow, but ..
She hasn't got my charm.
I don't see the joke.
I warned you.
So if you're figuring on selling
Make her keep the door open.
You got to stop reading those
True Confession magazines.
Well a lot of guys go
wrong in a Ford Coupe.
But you have to pick a rowing machine.
So.
You see Lois, it's all wrong.
You work all day when
you should be playing.
I play all day when I should be working.
Well, I love my work,
and you love your Polo.
But the office is no place
for a woman like you.
Why don't you chuck it?
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