30min | Comedy, Crime, Drama, TV Series | Episode aired 18 December 1952
A reformed pickpocket in Paris obtains the purse of an attractive woman. He reads a letter telling about her dying son, and he decides to grant the boy's wish to meet his father.
Director: George Jenkins
Writer: Leonard St. Clair
Stars: Charles Boyer, Andrea King, Allen Jenkins
A reformed pickpocket in Paris obtains the purse of an attractive woman. He reads a letter telling about her dying son, and he decides to grant the boy's wish to meet his father.
Director: George Jenkins
Writer: Leonard St. Clair
Stars: Charles Boyer, Andrea King, Allen Jenkins
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01:10Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida
01:20Lupino, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven,
01:30Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida
01:50Lupino, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven,
02:10Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida
02:30Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles
02:50Boyer, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida
03:10Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles
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04:00Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida
04:30Lupino, Ida Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida
04:37Lupino, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Charles...
04:41Think so?
04:42I...
04:43Eat.
04:44I've been eating.
04:45It is driven by food.
04:46Ooh.
04:47I don't want that.
04:48Ah-ha.
04:49I'm sorry for being always in the way.
04:50And also I can't stand being so spiteful.
04:52The ergonomic problems just won't get drown.
04:56They're nothing grand.
04:58No, no, no.
04:59you're a lion, Andy. Your class, the big time stuff. But that's why I need you. You can
05:03give me the ideas and I can do all the work. What do you say, Andy? We partners?
05:09I don't think so, Fingers. Of course, it might be different, I suppose, if one could be sure
05:15that... Well, I mean, I don't want to. Well, last winter, for instance, I was at Monte
05:20Carlo. I saw some of the fools who threw their money away. You know, professional gamblers.
05:26Of course, if our victims were such as they... Let's not get too impractical. Now, now, wait.
05:33There are plenty of those in Paris. Here, they attend the opera, the ballet, the races.
05:38Yeah, that's the idea. That's the place where we can heist a bucket of ice. Ice? Yeah, just
05:44a trade term, you know, diamonds, emeralds, rubies. Andy, our public is crying for us.
05:51Fingers, tomorrow, one of the great dress houses on the Rue de la Paix is showing its
05:56latest fashions. There will be many Americans. There, you see? You got imagination. Nothing
06:03but the best. We'll work on them, fast, with a finesse. What do you say, Andy? Perhaps.
06:10I'll think about it. Give me some more.
06:21The delicate ornamentation on the bodice, which serves to highlight the simple elegance
06:29of the entire creation. And, to flatter Madame's shoulders, a mink stole designed by Monsieur
06:37Raymond. Mademoiselle, may I see the dress, please? Without the stole.
07:05And here we have, possibly, the most daring gown to be displayed this season in all of
07:10Paris. Madame will wear this in the spirit of high adventure. And with it, she will cast
07:15a spell of enchantment over all her lucky admirers. The deep decolletage is outlined
07:21and emphasized by the border of sparkling brimstone. The skirt, which clings without
07:26binding, is split to the knee, giving that final, perfect touch of sophistication. For
07:33those who are, perhaps, more conservative in taste, we present the dress of Medicus.
07:39Excuse me. What time is it?
07:44Five minutes to noon. Thank you.
07:56Stick it in your pocket, quick. I'll meet you outside, around the corner.
08:06I'll be there! I want it!
08:14I'll call the manager. There is a big pocket.
08:20He asked me for the time. That's when he stole my wallet.
08:25And there were over 200,000 francs.
08:28Monsieur?
08:2920,000 francs reward for my wallet. 20,000!
08:33Then do you mind counting it out, please?
08:35What?
08:36I found this on the carpet.
08:38It is mine.
08:43The reward.
08:46Very well.
08:57But Andy, we had the guy's wallet. We should have kept it.
09:00Sometimes, honest stays the best policy, my friend.
09:03Besides, 10,000 francs apiece.
09:06It sure took you long enough to get here.
09:08Well, I had to wait until the show was over. Otherwise, I might have been suspected.
09:12Taxi!
09:20That handbag! Maybe we can...
09:23Andy, wait!
09:26Permit me, mademoiselle.
09:28Thank you, monsieur.
09:29Allow me.
09:30Taxi!
09:31Thank you very much. I think I can manage now.
09:34My name is Baron André de Fontenac.
09:36Baron. My name is Sidonie.
09:39How charming.
09:40But surely there is more.
09:42Does it matter?
09:43Taxi!
09:50At least you must give me your address, so I may direct the driver.
09:53Thank you, but I'm not going home.
09:55Oh, good.
09:56Then perhaps you will do me the pleasure of tea.
09:59I'm sorry, but I haven't time.
10:01An appointment?
10:02Yes.
10:03With a girlfriend, I hope.
10:05No, I'm not meeting anyone.
10:08Oh, you have an appointment, but you're not meeting anyone.
10:12Well, mademoiselle, the mystery intrigues me.
10:15Now, where shall we drive?
10:18All right.
10:19To the zoo.
10:21Well, driver, to the zoo.
10:29To the zoo?
10:33Taxi!
10:38And how are you today, Bozo?
10:42We were talking about you last night.
10:53Hello, Jumbos.
10:59Have your ears been burning lately?
11:08No.
11:17It's a little warm for you today, isn't it?
11:19Winking, blinking, and nod.
11:34Hello, Mr. Camel.
11:37Have you missed us?
11:40Have you been wondering where we were?
11:42Oui.
11:54Well, you certainly stared at that camel long enough.
11:58Oh, mind you, I admit he's fascinating, but...
12:02I'm sorry, but I had to see the camel.
12:06But why?
12:08Let's ride the carousel.
12:10Now, look.
12:11First the zebra, then the elephants, then the penguins, then the camel,
12:15now the carousel.
12:16I'm a very curious man.
12:18And very gallant.
12:20Well, thank you.
12:22At last I've made some impression.
12:25You've been so very kind, but...
12:27but you really shouldn't bother with me.
12:30There are other girls.
12:33Sidney.
12:35Sidney.
12:38Look at me.
12:44You're crying.
12:46Why?
12:48What's the matter?
12:50Please, tell me.
12:52What...
12:53Fingers!
12:55My bag!
12:56I'll get it back.
12:58You know him.
12:59You were both at Madame Pacanelli's.
13:01Just common things.
13:03No, please.
13:04I'll get it back.
13:05Never mind.
13:06Don't bother.
13:18How do you like that?
13:19Nothing in a bag but a comb,
13:21a lipstick,
13:23and a key.
13:24Why did you do it?
13:25Why?
13:26Wasn't this what we were after?
13:27Of course not.
13:29Look here.
13:33Oh, the pawn shop ticket.
13:35And the letter.
13:37Let's see.
13:41Good-looking dame, yeah.
13:43Fancy clothes, yeah.
13:44But money, no.
13:45Like I always say,
13:46the best geese for plucking
13:47ain't always wearing peacock feathers.
13:49Fingers.
13:52I want you to go to the municipal pawn shop.
13:54Huh?
13:56Give them this ticket
13:58and bring back whatever she has pledged.
14:00You think it might be something good, huh?
14:02Perhaps.
14:04Now, let's see.
14:06We have to get these clothes back
14:08to the costumers anyway.
14:10Meet me there in an hour.
14:28Uh-oh.
14:30Fingers.
14:32Randy.
14:34Don't do that to me.
14:35I'm allergic to them guys in monkey suits.
14:37Ah, please.
14:38Fingers.
14:39You insult the dignity
14:41of the army of France.
14:43Look here.
14:44French tarot.
14:45For indigent.
14:46Oh, I get it.
14:48We're going to some military blowout tonight.
14:50While the brass hats are saluting you,
14:52I clean their pockets.
14:53Hey, careful.
14:55The proprietor may hear you.
14:56He's on the telephone.
14:57Oh.
14:58Hey.
14:59At the party tonight,
15:00why can't I wear this?
15:01What did you find at the pawn shop?
15:03I can't hear you.
15:06What did you find at the pawn shop?
15:09It cost us 5,000 francs plus interest.
15:12What had she pledged?
15:17You ain't going to be happy.
15:19Yes, I know.
15:21She's going to be happy.
15:23Yes, I know.
15:25She's married.
15:27Her name is Madame Claudel.
15:29And she lives six rue Lafitte.
15:31How do you know?
15:32Well, it was in the letter we found in the purse.
15:34Hey, what are you doing?
15:35That's part of the plan.
15:36Oh, the plan.
15:37Yeah.
15:38The girl's going to work with us tonight, huh?
15:40Just like in the movies.
15:41The doll gives the rich suckers the eye.
15:43You give them the frisk.
15:44And I drive the getaway car.
15:46Annie, you're marvelous.
15:47You're really thinking big.
15:48Fingers.
15:49I am sorry to keep you waiting.
15:51And the uniform?
15:52Oh, it's fine.
15:53Very good.
15:54I'll wear it now, if I may.
15:56Certainly, monsieur.
15:57I'll pick up my suit tomorrow.
15:58I am sorry.
15:59We'll close at 5.30.
16:00It's all right.
16:01Uh, the rental will be 3,000 francs for the night.
16:04Fingers.
16:05Pay the gentleman, please.
16:07But Annie, that's all the money I got left.
16:09Fingers.
16:10Please.
16:15And the cutaway, monsieur.
16:16Send a box.
16:17I hope, monsieur, that you enjoy the party tonight.
16:20And it will be a great success.
16:22It better be.
16:27Well, au revoir, my friend.
16:30Au revoir.
16:31What about tonight?
16:32What about a job?
16:33Oh, it'll be done.
16:34But this is one job I must handle alone.
16:37You wouldn't be thinking of double-crossing a pal like you, Annie.
16:41Perhaps this will explain.
16:44It's the letter we found.
16:50My dear husband,
16:52it is very hard for me to write you this.
16:56But I find I cannot wait until you are free again.
17:00The doctors have at last given up hope for our son.
17:05Jean will...
17:07Jean will...
17:09Jean.
17:10That's our son.
17:12Jean will live perhaps another month.
17:15To make Jean happy, I go every afternoon to the zoo
17:18and look at all the animals he loved to see when he could walk.
17:22Tomorrow, Jean will be six years old.
17:25He asks for only one birthday present,
17:28to meet his father.
17:30I don't have the courage to tell him the truth.
17:33Prison is such a hard word for a little boy to understand.
17:38I can only repeat to him that you cannot get leave.
17:41The foreign legion is far away,
17:44but your thoughts will be with him tomorrow.
17:47And always.
17:49Annie, that boy has never seen his father.
17:52No.
17:54Is there any military blowout tonight?
17:57No.
18:00What's the idea?
18:03Just wish me luck, my friend.
18:17Sit down, Annie.
18:21Mama?
18:22Is that you, Mama?
18:47Jean?
19:08Monsieur?
19:13Happy birthday, mon capitaine.
19:17Well, Jean?
19:19You made a birthday wish?
19:22What was it you wanted most?
19:25Oh, Papa!
19:33You've come home.
19:35I knew you would.
19:37Every night, I ask for you in my prayers.
19:41Jean, my boy,
19:45everything is going to be all right now.
19:48Look what I brought you.
19:51Oh, Papa!
19:53Monsieur!
19:54Mom, he's here! He's come!
19:56C'est Annie.
19:58My wife.
20:00My darling.
20:01What?
20:02Told you Mama and Papa would not forget my birthday.
20:05Oh, never, Jean.
20:07Not if I had to swim and walk all the way back from Algeria.
20:12As it was, I had to ask special leave from my post.
20:17You did not tell me Mama and Papa were such a great soldier.
20:20See?
20:21He must be more than a captain.
20:23Oh, I was promoted.
20:26I'm a general.
20:27You hear, Mama?
20:28I'm a general.
20:30Yes, Jean.
20:33Monsieur.
20:36Perhaps you mean this for kindness, but...
20:39Perhaps you mean this for kindness, but...
20:41you might break his heart.
20:43Please, do trust me.
20:45Listen, Mama.
20:53Bravo, Jean!
20:55You know you are better than my regimental bugler.
20:58And now we shall have a fine birthday dinner.
21:02Won't we, C'est Annie?
21:04A wonderful dinner.
21:06Francois.
21:13Oh, make a wish.
21:19God.
21:22You must know what I wish for, Papa.
21:24That you would be here my next birthday.
21:27Birthday wishes should be secret.
21:41And after you ride on a big white camel...
21:46An enormous white camel with trappings of gold.
21:50A camel even bigger than the one Mama and I saw at the zoo.
21:56Twice as big.
22:01Francois.
22:06Papa, you will come to visit us on my next birthday?
22:10Won't you, Papa?
22:12Yes, Jean.
22:18Next year I'll be all well again, won't I, Papa?
22:22Yes, Jean.
22:25When I grow, I'll be a soldier too.
22:28I will ride a big white camel.
22:30I will be just like Papa.
22:32Of course.
22:34Of course you will.
22:39My bugle.
22:48Good night, Jean.
22:49Good night, Papa.
22:50Dream of me.
22:51I will, Papa.
22:53Good night, Jean.
22:55Good night, Maman.
22:57Good night, Maman.
22:58Good night, Papa.
22:59Sweet dreams, Jean.
23:05Monsieur.
23:07André, you must know my gratitude.
23:10Presents for Jean, my wedding ring, the money.
23:13But most of all, your being here.
23:17The good Lord must have a special place in his heart for thieves such as you.
23:23I've had my reward.
23:25You see, in my life, I've been many men.
23:29But tonight, I've been the only one which matters.
23:36Good luck, my dear.
23:38Good luck, my dear.
24:08No?
24:10All right.
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