1 00:01:26,028 --> 00:01:30,108 Senator Samuel Foley died a minute ago here at St Vincent's. 2 00:01:30,282 --> 00:01:34,233 At the bedside was political sidekick Senator Joseph Paine. 3 00:01:34,412 --> 00:01:38,742 Senator Joseph Paine speaking. I want the Governor's residence, Jackson City. 4 00:01:38,918 --> 00:01:41,124 Hello? 5 00:01:41,295 --> 00:01:44,462 Oh, Joe! Oh no! 6 00:01:44,632 --> 00:01:49,093 It couldn't have happened at a worse time. Tell Jim Taylor I'm coming home. 7 00:01:49,262 --> 00:01:51,836 - Yes, Joe. Right away. - What is it? 8 00:01:52,015 --> 00:01:57,639 Sam Foley's dead. Of all times... Foley had to go and die on us. 9 00:01:57,813 --> 00:02:01,016 - Who are you calling this late? - Taylor, my dear. 10 00:02:01,193 --> 00:02:04,277 - What's up? - Sam Foley died tonight. 11 00:02:04,446 --> 00:02:09,156 That's too bad. Don't get excited. Is Paine coming? 12 00:02:09,327 --> 00:02:13,241 Yes, Jim. Yes, Jim. Yes, Jim. 13 00:02:13,414 --> 00:02:16,249 He'd drop dead if you ever said no to him. 14 00:02:16,418 --> 00:02:20,914 This is no time for jokes. I've got to appoint a new senator. 15 00:02:21,924 --> 00:02:24,258 The Governor will see all committees. 16 00:02:24,427 --> 00:02:27,547 Tell the governor I won't wait any longer. 17 00:02:27,722 --> 00:02:30,213 I guess Taylor's telling him what to do. 18 00:02:30,391 --> 00:02:34,473 Tell them to wait. I'll see them immediately. 19 00:02:34,648 --> 00:02:40,188 I've got to see those citizens. They want a say in who goes to the Senate. 20 00:02:40,363 --> 00:02:44,740 - Ten to one they've got a man. - Relax, Happy. Stop having kittens. 21 00:02:44,909 --> 00:02:49,821 Tell Jim Taylor and Joe Paine they have one more minute to make up their minds. 22 00:02:49,998 --> 00:02:53,248 - You go and tell Jim Taylor. - I will tell him. 23 00:02:53,418 --> 00:02:56,669 It's high time I told Jim Taylor a thing or two. 24 00:02:56,839 --> 00:03:02,427 If you and Joe'll gab on about this appointment, I'll see the committees. 25 00:03:02,596 --> 00:03:06,890 - See them when we're finished. - Yes, Jim. But hurry, will you? 26 00:03:07,059 --> 00:03:08,968 We'll hurry. 27 00:03:10,814 --> 00:03:13,565 That's telling him, old boy. 28 00:03:14,609 --> 00:03:18,109 With this Willet Creek dam coming up. - 29 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:23,654 - The man who goes to the Senate can't ask any questions or talk out of tone. 30 00:03:23,827 --> 00:03:27,909 - We have to be absolutely sure of him. - I say Horace Miller. 31 00:03:28,083 --> 00:03:30,490 He'll take orders all right. 32 00:03:30,669 --> 00:03:33,540 Suppose we don't go through with this dam? 33 00:03:33,714 --> 00:03:38,341 Postpone it until next session of Congress. Or drop it all together. 34 00:03:38,511 --> 00:03:43,506 That would be a crime, Joe... After all the work we put in on it. 35 00:03:43,684 --> 00:03:47,847 Burying it in this deficiency bill as nice as you please. - 36 00:03:48,021 --> 00:03:52,981 - Having it approved. It's rolling along... like taking candy from a baby. 37 00:03:53,153 --> 00:03:56,488 Is it worth the risk of a scandal? 38 00:03:56,658 --> 00:04:02,363 What's the matter with you? I wouldn't take the slightest risk - 39 00:04:02,539 --> 00:04:07,285 - Now you've made such a great reputation for yourself in the Senate. 40 00:04:07,461 --> 00:04:11,626 Look at the campaign I've started for you in all of my papers 41 00:04:12,634 --> 00:04:17,675 - It's a little obscure, isn't it? - I don't know... Maybe. 42 00:04:18,765 --> 00:04:23,060 But after all, you're the logical man from the West for the national ticket. 43 00:04:23,229 --> 00:04:26,146 At the convention anything can happen. 44 00:04:26,315 --> 00:04:31,856 If what you say about the future is possible, why not drop this dam? 45 00:04:32,030 --> 00:04:37,536 We can't do it. We've been quietly buying up all the land around it. 46 00:04:37,704 --> 00:04:40,740 Holding it in dummy names. 47 00:04:40,915 --> 00:04:44,665 If we drop it now, it'll bring about an investigation. 48 00:04:44,837 --> 00:04:50,045 It will show that we were going to sell it to the state under phoney names. 49 00:04:50,218 --> 00:04:55,888 The smartest thing for us to do is to push it through the way it's going. 50 00:04:56,057 --> 00:05:00,008 All right. Appoint Miller if you are sure he will take orders. 51 00:05:00,187 --> 00:05:03,437 Don't worry. He'll take orders. Come on. 52 00:05:05,360 --> 00:05:08,896 - Just one more minute. - Happy, we've got your man. 53 00:05:09,073 --> 00:05:11,113 - Horace Miller. - Horace Miller?! 54 00:05:11,284 --> 00:05:14,819 A born stooge! Horace'll perform like a trained seal. 55 00:05:14,997 --> 00:05:18,448 - What did I tell you, Joe? - But if I throw a party man like... 56 00:05:18,625 --> 00:05:22,327 For reasons I can't go into now, it has to be Horace Miller. 57 00:05:22,505 --> 00:05:25,541 I've given you the man, make out your ticket. 58 00:05:25,717 --> 00:05:30,296 But I have to see those angry committees first! Work for harmony! 59 00:05:30,472 --> 00:05:35,716 Considering the candidates who answer to the high qualifications of senators. - 60 00:05:35,895 --> 00:05:38,647 One name shone out like a beacon. 61 00:05:38,815 --> 00:05:42,599 - The honourable Horace Miller. - No! 62 00:05:42,777 --> 00:05:45,981 - He's Taylor's stooge! - The veterans'll have no part of him! 63 00:05:46,157 --> 00:05:49,193 The New Citizens Committee won't stand for him! 64 00:05:49,368 --> 00:05:53,533 So... they named their own candidate. Who? 65 00:05:53,707 --> 00:05:56,376 - You won't like him. - Who? 66 00:05:56,543 --> 00:05:59,913 - Henry Hill. - That crackpot, that longhead! 67 00:06:00,089 --> 00:06:03,624 - You should have killed that so fast. - I couldn't. Those men... 68 00:06:03,801 --> 00:06:06,423 Never mind. Forget it. 69 00:06:06,597 --> 00:06:08,885 That bunch is out for blood... 70 00:06:09,057 --> 00:06:13,470 I said: Forget about them. Horace Miller goes to the Senate. 71 00:06:13,646 --> 00:06:17,015 - I won't send Horace Miller. - Oh, you won't? 72 00:06:17,191 --> 00:06:19,398 No, I won't. 73 00:06:19,569 --> 00:06:23,699 I won't let you stand there callously and wreck my political future. 74 00:06:23,867 --> 00:06:27,033 Your political future? I gave it to you as a present. 75 00:06:27,203 --> 00:06:29,956 I can grab it back so fast it'll make your head swim. 76 00:06:30,124 --> 00:06:34,786 You've got a nerve worrying about your future when we're in this spot. 77 00:06:34,962 --> 00:06:37,121 The man is Miller. 78 00:06:39,426 --> 00:06:41,335 Hello, Dad. 79 00:06:43,889 --> 00:06:46,345 Is it getting you down? 80 00:06:46,517 --> 00:06:49,554 - Is what getting me down? - You're in a pickle, Pop. 81 00:06:49,729 --> 00:06:54,724 - Looks like Henry Hill or else... - No, it's Horace Miller or else! 82 00:06:54,902 --> 00:06:59,529 I wouldn't appoint an old twerp like Miller. Taylor or no Taylor. 83 00:06:59,699 --> 00:07:03,993 - What's Taylor got to do with this? - He's still running the show, ain't he? 84 00:07:04,162 --> 00:07:07,911 I won't have this conversation carried on by the children. 85 00:07:08,083 --> 00:07:10,076 Won't you listen to them for a change? 86 00:07:10,252 --> 00:07:13,206 No doubt my children could make this appointment. 87 00:07:13,380 --> 00:07:18,838 - That's easy, Dad. Jefferson Smith! - He's the only senator to have. 88 00:07:19,012 --> 00:07:22,345 - He ought to be president. - I like Jeff Smith. 89 00:07:22,516 --> 00:07:25,802 - Me too. - Now everybody's been heard from. 90 00:07:25,978 --> 00:07:30,023 Forgive my ignorance, but I don't know him from a hole in the ground. 91 00:07:30,192 --> 00:07:33,193 - Head of the Boy Rangers. - A boy? 92 00:07:33,361 --> 00:07:39,698 No, Jeff's a man. Biggest expert we got on wild game, animals and rocks. 93 00:07:39,870 --> 00:07:44,117 Right now he's the greatest hero. It's all over the headlines. 94 00:07:44,291 --> 00:07:48,870 Didn't you see about the forest fire all around Sweetwater? 95 00:07:49,047 --> 00:07:51,716 Jeff put that out. Himself. 96 00:07:51,883 --> 00:07:55,087 - If you really want a senator... - I do not want a senator. 97 00:07:55,262 --> 00:07:58,880 - No more of this nonsense! - He's the greatest American we got. 98 00:07:59,058 --> 00:08:03,804 He knows what George Washington said by heart and Boy Stuff is swell. 99 00:08:03,980 --> 00:08:08,477 - What stuff? - That's the name of Jeff's paper. 100 00:08:08,653 --> 00:08:13,361 Look, here's one. It's great! Everybody reads it. A million kids. 101 00:08:13,532 --> 00:08:17,994 - Let me read you... - I'm in no mood for childish prattle. 102 00:08:18,163 --> 00:08:21,864 - Prattle! You're all wet. - You couldn't do better. 103 00:08:22,042 --> 00:08:25,210 - Better than what? - Jeff for senator! 104 00:08:25,379 --> 00:08:27,705 You want to get out of your pickle. 105 00:08:27,882 --> 00:08:30,918 50,000 kids with two folks a piece! And they vote! 106 00:08:31,093 --> 00:08:35,092 - You want to do some good. - If you'll ever stand up like a man... 107 00:08:35,265 --> 00:08:39,216 That settles it. I will not be belittled by my own children. 108 00:08:39,395 --> 00:08:43,096 All my nerves are strained to the breaking point. 109 00:08:43,274 --> 00:08:49,111 Henry Hill, Horace Miller... Miller, Hill... Hill, Miller. 110 00:08:51,825 --> 00:08:55,077 Heads Hill, tails Miller. 111 00:09:16,396 --> 00:09:18,888 That's good enough for me. 112 00:09:41,216 --> 00:09:44,419 - Good evening. - Is Jefferson Smith at home? 113 00:09:44,594 --> 00:09:47,429 Yes. Won't you step in? 114 00:10:02,781 --> 00:10:05,783 A boy ranger to the Senate? 115 00:10:05,952 --> 00:10:10,530 A simpleton. A big-eyed patriot. Knows Lincoln and Washington by heart. 116 00:10:10,706 --> 00:10:13,116 Stands at attention in the Governor's presence. 117 00:10:13,294 --> 00:10:16,046 Even collects stray boys and cats. 118 00:10:16,214 --> 00:10:20,165 You know what I mean. A perfect man. Never in politics in his life. 119 00:10:20,344 --> 00:10:24,556 Wouldn't know what it was all about in two years, let alone two months. 120 00:10:24,723 --> 00:10:28,390 This was the genius of the stroke: It means votes. 121 00:10:28,562 --> 00:10:32,096 The hero of 50,000 boys and 100,000 parents. 122 00:10:32,274 --> 00:10:36,735 Just look over those congratulations. I tell you, gentlemen... 123 00:10:36,904 --> 00:10:40,854 - You made the appointment without me. - When the lightning struck... 124 00:10:41,033 --> 00:10:43,739 You didn't ask me! 125 00:10:46,123 --> 00:10:51,462 Wait a minute, Jim. Happy may have hit on something tremendous here. 126 00:10:53,923 --> 00:10:59,131 Do you really think you can handle him in Washington? That it's all right? 127 00:10:59,304 --> 00:11:04,132 I think it's all right. A young patriot. Recites Lincoln and Jefferson. 128 00:11:04,309 --> 00:11:10,265 Turned loose in our nation's capital. Yes... I think it's all right. 129 00:11:14,572 --> 00:11:18,984 Turn the ballyhoo boys loose. It's the greatest appointment ever made. 130 00:11:19,160 --> 00:11:22,944 - Give a banquet and declare a holiday. - A star-spangled banquet! 131 00:11:30,966 --> 00:11:33,374 Who did your governor grant that honour? 132 00:11:33,552 --> 00:11:37,301 Some wealthy, influential citizen merely to curry favour? 133 00:11:37,473 --> 00:11:39,300 No!! 134 00:11:39,475 --> 00:11:43,770 Did he give it to some unworthy political hireling? 135 00:11:43,939 --> 00:11:48,934 No! What did he do? He went down among the people. 136 00:11:49,111 --> 00:11:54,237 And there he found... a nugget. 137 00:11:59,331 --> 00:12:02,119 We are gathered here tonight - 138 00:12:02,293 --> 00:12:07,917 - To acclaim and wish God's speed to Senator Jefferson Smith. 139 00:12:19,145 --> 00:12:21,055 Thank you, I... 140 00:12:24,943 --> 00:12:30,614 I can't help feeling there's been a big mistake somehow. 141 00:12:33,578 --> 00:12:38,953 Of course I never could see why we needed two senators from this state - 142 00:12:39,126 --> 00:12:44,085 - When we have a man like Joseph Paine representing us already. 143 00:12:46,844 --> 00:12:52,349 He probably doesn't remember me. He knew my father well. Clayton Smith. 144 00:12:53,393 --> 00:12:58,304 They went to school together and were very good friends. 145 00:13:01,360 --> 00:13:06,069 Just to sit here with him is a very great honour for me. 146 00:13:06,240 --> 00:13:12,825 Because Dad used to tell me Joe Paine was the finest man he ever knew. 147 00:13:17,837 --> 00:13:20,589 Get up, Joe. Take a bow. 148 00:13:25,179 --> 00:13:30,601 I don't think I'll be much help to you down in Washington, Senator. 149 00:13:30,769 --> 00:13:33,176 I'll do my best. 150 00:13:33,355 --> 00:13:38,480 Although, with all my might... I can promise you one thing: 151 00:13:38,652 --> 00:13:44,905 I'll do nothing to disgrace the office of United States Senator. 152 00:14:13,901 --> 00:14:16,191 Senator Jefferson Smith. 153 00:14:16,363 --> 00:14:22,068 The boy rangers are very proud to take this oppor... occasion... 154 00:14:22,243 --> 00:14:26,289 We are happy to take this opportunity... 155 00:14:26,457 --> 00:14:28,331 To present. 156 00:14:28,501 --> 00:14:34,338 ...to resent this... small token of our affection and esteem. 157 00:14:34,508 --> 00:14:37,462 - To the best... ...friend, friend! 158 00:14:37,636 --> 00:14:40,757 Oh, heck. It's a briefcase, Jeff. 159 00:14:42,225 --> 00:14:45,890 To carry your laws when you get to Washington. 160 00:15:21,895 --> 00:15:25,265 It isn't much, but if you insist. Here's this week's. 161 00:15:25,441 --> 00:15:29,439 Boy Stuff. Printer's ink runs in your veins, Jeff. 162 00:15:30,488 --> 00:15:33,940 You're just like your father. Even to the hat. 163 00:15:34,118 --> 00:15:38,115 Same old dreamer too. One look at you and I can see him. 164 00:15:38,288 --> 00:15:41,789 Back at his old desk, hat and all, getting out his paper. 165 00:15:41,960 --> 00:15:45,542 Always kept his hat on, so he was ready to do battle. 166 00:15:45,713 --> 00:15:50,211 Clayton Smith, editor and publisher. Champion of lost causes. 167 00:15:50,386 --> 00:15:54,383 Dad always said those were the only worthy causes. 168 00:15:54,557 --> 00:15:57,642 You don't have to tell me. We were a team. 169 00:15:57,811 --> 00:16:00,895 The struggling editor and the struggling lawyer. 170 00:16:01,064 --> 00:16:05,941 - The twin champions of lost causes. - Ma has told me a thousand times. 171 00:16:06,112 --> 00:16:08,781 His last fight was his best. 172 00:16:08,948 --> 00:16:13,860 He and his little four page paper against that mining syndicate. 173 00:16:14,037 --> 00:16:18,617 And all to defend the right of one small miner who stuck to his claim. 174 00:16:19,836 --> 00:16:25,422 They tried everything. Bribery, intimidation... 175 00:16:26,969 --> 00:16:29,175 And then... 176 00:16:31,682 --> 00:16:35,302 Yes, Ma found him slumped over his desk that morning... 177 00:16:35,479 --> 00:16:41,519 Shot in the back. I was there... I can see him. 178 00:16:41,695 --> 00:16:47,698 At that old roll-top desk, still with his hat on. 179 00:16:51,539 --> 00:16:53,911 Still with his hat on. 180 00:16:54,917 --> 00:16:57,836 I know... 181 00:16:58,005 --> 00:17:03,343 I suppose when a fellow bucks up against a big organisation like that. - 182 00:17:03,510 --> 00:17:06,927 One man by himself can't get very far. 183 00:17:07,098 --> 00:17:08,925 No. 184 00:17:10,768 --> 00:17:14,719 - Washington, huh? - Yes, Senator, for the fifth time. 185 00:17:14,898 --> 00:17:19,478 - I'd better see about my pigeons. - They're coming along. 186 00:17:20,697 --> 00:17:22,736 My head is like a balloon. 187 00:17:22,907 --> 00:17:26,953 Two whole days! I never knew there was so much American history. 188 00:17:27,121 --> 00:17:32,246 - I got them. They're all right. - That ends that crisis. Come along. 189 00:17:32,418 --> 00:17:34,661 Hello, father. 190 00:17:36,756 --> 00:17:39,294 Let me get to him. 191 00:17:40,093 --> 00:17:44,258 - Susan, this is Jefferson... - I don't care, I want my money now. 192 00:17:44,432 --> 00:17:46,887 One dollar each for the milk fund. 193 00:17:47,059 --> 00:17:49,597 - That's five dollars. - Yes. 194 00:17:53,484 --> 00:17:57,233 - You've got five dollars? - Can't seem to find anything but keys. 195 00:17:57,405 --> 00:18:01,867 - Jeff, this is my daughter Susan. - Not the new senator? 196 00:18:02,036 --> 00:18:04,028 He's marvellous. 197 00:18:04,204 --> 00:18:06,494 What have you got there, Senator? 198 00:18:06,666 --> 00:18:09,371 They're pigeons to carry messages back to Ma. 199 00:18:09,544 --> 00:18:13,922 The one that makes it home in the best time I'll enter in the naionals. 200 00:18:14,091 --> 00:18:18,800 - Hello, Joe! - I'm glad to see you. 201 00:18:20,599 --> 00:18:25,095 Meet Mr Cook and Mr Griffith, members of our state headquarters here. 202 00:18:25,270 --> 00:18:28,188 A pleasure. You'll do the state proud. 203 00:18:28,357 --> 00:18:32,402 Welcome. The wildlife here is not like you're used to. 204 00:18:32,570 --> 00:18:34,693 They wear high heels. 205 00:18:34,864 --> 00:18:38,779 We must see a lot of you and your little feathered friends. 206 00:18:38,952 --> 00:18:41,324 Thank you very much. 207 00:18:42,414 --> 00:18:45,749 - Come on, father. - Chick. 208 00:18:45,919 --> 00:18:49,786 - I've got him. We'll be along. - Good luck, Senator. 209 00:18:51,383 --> 00:18:56,804 - Things sure happen fast around here. - You must get yourself out of low gear. 210 00:18:56,972 --> 00:19:00,638 Let's get these bags and livestock together. 211 00:19:02,020 --> 00:19:05,353 - Look! There it is! - Who? What? 212 00:19:05,523 --> 00:19:10,318 - The capitol dome. - It's been there a long time, sir. 213 00:19:10,489 --> 00:19:13,692 Yes, sir. This way, Senator. 214 00:19:23,462 --> 00:19:28,124 Maybe we ought to meet him in short pants with hatchets. 215 00:19:28,300 --> 00:19:31,337 What did he bring his pigeons for? 216 00:19:31,513 --> 00:19:36,507 Suppose there's a storm, all the lines are down, how will you reach Ma? 217 00:19:36,684 --> 00:19:42,309 This way, Senator. Where is he? I told that cookie to... 218 00:19:42,483 --> 00:19:45,271 Come along. Let's find him. 219 00:19:47,989 --> 00:19:51,524 - Positively not in the station. - What happened to him? 220 00:19:51,701 --> 00:19:53,778 Did you look in the inn? 221 00:19:53,954 --> 00:19:57,703 I'll brain that guy. Call Paine, call Saunders. 222 00:19:57,875 --> 00:20:00,084 Call the marines, call somebody. 223 00:20:00,253 --> 00:20:05,211 Saunders, it's McGann. Has Smith shown up at his office yet? 224 00:20:05,384 --> 00:20:10,675 - What do you mean? What's so funny? - Nothing. Try a butterfly net. 225 00:20:10,848 --> 00:20:14,680 If he does show up, Paine's waiting with the newspaper men. 226 00:20:14,852 --> 00:20:17,012 Let him know right away. 227 00:20:17,189 --> 00:20:21,815 Sure, I'll hang a light in the belfry. One, if by land. Two, if by sea. 228 00:20:33,833 --> 00:20:38,461 Diz, what do you think? Daniel Boone's lost. 229 00:20:38,631 --> 00:20:41,585 Lost in the wilds of Washington. 230 00:20:41,759 --> 00:20:44,795 If your boyfriend'll blaze trails, I'll go to the press club. 231 00:20:44,971 --> 00:20:49,633 Stick around. He might want to go hiking. Don't miss out on the exercise. 232 00:20:49,810 --> 00:20:54,188 Every time I think of exercise, I have to lie down until the feeling leaves me. 233 00:20:54,357 --> 00:20:58,437 - Wouldn't it be fun if he was lost? - The boy ranger? He'll show up. 234 00:20:58,611 --> 00:21:00,687 He must have a compass with him. 235 00:21:00,863 --> 00:21:03,320 Where would I go if I was a boy ranger? 236 00:21:03,492 --> 00:21:07,442 - Boy, am I tired! - Call all the hospitals. Hurry up. 237 00:21:07,621 --> 00:21:12,284 - Get me a bed while you're at it. - Will you hold this a minute, please? 238 00:21:15,088 --> 00:21:17,128 Come back, here! 239 00:24:04,655 --> 00:24:08,440 "...that from these honoured dead we take increased devotion - 240 00:24:08,619 --> 00:24:14,540 - To that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion - 241 00:24:14,710 --> 00:24:21,544 - That we here highly... resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain. 242 00:24:21,718 --> 00:24:26,961 That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of - 243 00:24:27,599 --> 00:24:29,842 Freedom - 244 00:24:30,019 --> 00:24:34,562 - And that government of the people, by the people, for the people - 245 00:24:34,732 --> 00:24:37,650 Shall not perish from the earth." 246 00:24:44,160 --> 00:24:49,581 Why don't they try the police, call out some bloodhounds or Indian guides? 247 00:24:49,749 --> 00:24:52,916 The one place he knows is the office. You stay there and wait. 248 00:24:53,086 --> 00:24:56,787 All right, Senator. Just one half hour more. 249 00:24:58,843 --> 00:25:03,007 - Why don't I quit? - Eight to five he's plastered. 250 00:25:03,181 --> 00:25:07,927 When Foley died, why didn't I clear out? I'm fed up with politics - 251 00:25:08,103 --> 00:25:12,101 - And now I've let them talk me into staying. 252 00:25:12,274 --> 00:25:15,359 Secretary to a leader of squirts. 253 00:25:15,528 --> 00:25:19,573 Because I need the job and a new suit of clothes. 254 00:25:19,741 --> 00:25:23,574 - Would you settle for a husband? - I sure would. 255 00:25:25,998 --> 00:25:31,457 You know my standing offer. Diz Moore, poet of Washington correspondents. 256 00:25:31,631 --> 00:25:36,127 - That again. - I'd cherish you and I'd stay sober. 257 00:25:36,302 --> 00:25:43,469 Diz, you're a wonderful egg. Maybe if I saw you once with your hair combed. 258 00:25:45,063 --> 00:25:49,772 - I don't think even that would do it. - No point in combing my hair then. 259 00:25:51,152 --> 00:25:57,026 Honorary appointment. They just need a dope here for a couple of months. 260 00:25:57,201 --> 00:25:59,240 Yes? 261 00:25:59,411 --> 00:26:01,535 Yes! 262 00:26:01,706 --> 00:26:04,992 - What do you want? - Office of Jefferson Smith? 263 00:26:05,168 --> 00:26:07,209 No. 264 00:26:08,423 --> 00:26:11,293 - The man downstairs... - No! 265 00:26:19,101 --> 00:26:23,645 They must have picked the prize dummy. Say, wait a minute. 266 00:26:23,815 --> 00:26:26,353 That wouldn't be Daniel Boone? 267 00:26:27,360 --> 00:26:31,061 - Say, mister. What's your name? - Jefferson Smith. 268 00:26:32,282 --> 00:26:35,236 Come right in, Mr Smith. Right this way. 269 00:26:35,410 --> 00:26:39,195 Hold everything. Stay there. Now don't move! 270 00:26:39,374 --> 00:26:43,039 Helen, get me the Madison. Senator Paine. Hurry up. 271 00:26:44,170 --> 00:26:46,664 - Is anything the matter? - Oh, no. No! 272 00:26:46,841 --> 00:26:53,177 Dear Senator, it may be customary on the prairie to not show up for five hours. 273 00:26:53,349 --> 00:26:57,927 I'm very sorry about that, Miss... You are Miss Saunders, aren't you? 274 00:26:58,104 --> 00:27:01,390 Yes, I'm Saunders. This is Mr Moore, member of the press. 275 00:27:01,566 --> 00:27:04,651 - Meet the senator. - I'm very happy to know you, sir. 276 00:27:04,820 --> 00:27:07,607 You cut your way through that forest. 277 00:27:10,535 --> 00:27:14,579 Senator Paine, we've got him. He's right here and he's sober. 278 00:27:14,747 --> 00:27:17,418 Yes, I'll have him right over there. 279 00:27:19,169 --> 00:27:24,046 I'm awfully sorry. It wasn't until I was fairly well along on the bus... 280 00:27:24,217 --> 00:27:28,713 - Did you say bus? - It was one of those sightseers. 281 00:27:31,934 --> 00:27:35,848 I've never been called absent-minded before. 282 00:27:36,021 --> 00:27:41,776 But there it was all of a sudden. Staring right at me at the station. 283 00:27:41,945 --> 00:27:46,192 - There what was? - The dome. The capitol dome. 284 00:27:46,366 --> 00:27:50,317 Big as life. Sparkling away under the old sun. 285 00:27:52,957 --> 00:27:57,869 I just started to go towards it, and there was a bus outside. - 286 00:27:58,046 --> 00:28:00,537 And I just naturally got aboard. 287 00:28:00,716 --> 00:28:03,505 Most natural thing in the world. 288 00:28:04,847 --> 00:28:07,634 I don't think I've ever been so thrilled in my life. 289 00:28:07,808 --> 00:28:10,726 And that Lincoln memorial... 290 00:28:10,895 --> 00:28:13,054 Gee whiz! 291 00:28:14,065 --> 00:28:16,521 Mr Lincoln, there he is. 292 00:28:18,028 --> 00:28:22,406 He's just looking straight at you as you come up those steps. 293 00:28:22,575 --> 00:28:27,570 Just... sitting there like he was waiting for somebody to come along. 294 00:28:27,747 --> 00:28:31,959 - Well, he's got nothing on me. - I'm sorry. 295 00:28:32,127 --> 00:28:37,205 If you're ready, we'll go over to the hotel. Paine's waiting for you. 296 00:28:47,311 --> 00:28:52,472 - Is this my office? - No, you have a private office. 297 00:28:52,650 --> 00:28:54,809 A private office, huh? 298 00:28:55,946 --> 00:28:58,022 In there? 299 00:29:00,284 --> 00:29:02,442 Right in this door? 300 00:29:08,042 --> 00:29:12,373 All right, Senator. Where is he? Has he gone out again? 301 00:29:12,548 --> 00:29:17,459 He's in there. See you later. I'll go out and drink this over. 302 00:29:21,476 --> 00:29:25,769 - Whose statue is that? - I wouldn't know in the daytime. 303 00:29:25,938 --> 00:29:29,225 Look, the capitol dome! It's all lighted up! 304 00:29:29,401 --> 00:29:33,981 You better relax, Senator. You'll get yourself plumb wore out. 305 00:29:34,157 --> 00:29:37,857 Gee whiz, so many things happening all at once. 306 00:29:38,661 --> 00:29:43,289 - What time does the Senate... ...convene. 307 00:29:43,459 --> 00:29:45,997 Twelve noon. 308 00:29:46,170 --> 00:29:48,708 Boy, that'll be something. 309 00:29:48,881 --> 00:29:52,333 - You know what I'll do in the morning? - What will you do? 310 00:29:52,510 --> 00:29:56,889 I'll go out to Mount Vernon. It will be a fine thing to do. 311 00:29:57,058 --> 00:30:01,885 Visit Washington's home before walking into the Senate for the first time. 312 00:30:02,063 --> 00:30:05,764 Wonderful. It'll put you right in the mood. 313 00:30:05,942 --> 00:30:07,769 What's that?! 314 00:30:07,944 --> 00:30:10,566 Oh, movie houses... 315 00:30:15,786 --> 00:30:20,580 I'm still asking myself? What is he: Animal, vegetable or mineral? 316 00:30:20,751 --> 00:30:25,543 Me sitting around playing straight for that phoney patriotic chatter. 317 00:30:25,714 --> 00:30:29,131 Carrying bibs for an infant with little flags in his fist. 318 00:30:29,302 --> 00:30:34,178 - I can't take it. I quit. - Take it easy, simmer down. 319 00:30:34,349 --> 00:30:36,806 Here. Take this. 320 00:30:36,978 --> 00:30:40,679 You know what he'll do tomorrow before taking that Senate seat? 321 00:30:40,857 --> 00:30:44,772 Go to Mount Vernon to get in the mood. A warm-up. 322 00:30:44,945 --> 00:30:48,694 Your boss? A nut? I knew there was a story in that guy. 323 00:30:48,866 --> 00:30:51,073 Go chase an ambulance. 324 00:30:51,244 --> 00:30:55,372 Let me at him, five minutes. I'll make it right with you. 325 00:30:55,540 --> 00:30:57,533 Here's what I'll do. 326 00:30:57,709 --> 00:31:01,922 A World Series pass. In a month it'll be worth 15 bucks. 327 00:31:02,090 --> 00:31:04,378 - Well... - You're not talking to this guy. 328 00:31:04,550 --> 00:31:06,295 What do you say? 329 00:31:06,470 --> 00:31:09,839 - Your pals want to get in on this? - I want a scoop. 330 00:31:10,015 --> 00:31:13,765 Either it's lots of reporters and lots of tickets or... 331 00:31:13,937 --> 00:31:19,179 - Call them before I change my mind. - Okay. I'll see you right here. 332 00:31:21,153 --> 00:31:25,233 - What are you gonna do? - Get my fall outfit and quit in style. 333 00:31:25,407 --> 00:31:28,694 You've got more sense than to put Nosey on to that guy. 334 00:31:28,870 --> 00:31:31,570 That's it! Open your eyes! 335 00:31:33,625 --> 00:31:37,161 - Tell us about yourself. - I hear you've got a boys club. 336 00:31:37,338 --> 00:31:39,745 Have you got any special axe to grind? 337 00:31:39,924 --> 00:31:42,960 Pet idea... Save the buffalo, pension bill? 338 00:31:43,135 --> 00:31:46,256 You must have one idea for the good of the country. 339 00:31:46,431 --> 00:31:49,053 Well, I have got one idea... 340 00:31:49,935 --> 00:31:52,891 I think it would be a wonderful idea - 341 00:31:53,065 --> 00:31:56,932 - To have a national boys camp out in our state. 342 00:31:57,111 --> 00:32:02,236 If we could get the poor kids off the streets for a few months every summer - 343 00:32:02,408 --> 00:32:07,617 - And let them learn something about nature and American ideals. 344 00:32:07,790 --> 00:32:10,281 What would this set the government back? 345 00:32:10,459 --> 00:32:15,917 Nothing at all. My idea is that the government lends us the money - 346 00:32:16,091 --> 00:32:21,714 - And then the boys pay it back by sending pennies and nickels. 347 00:32:23,474 --> 00:32:27,175 The government's got enough on its hands already without... 348 00:32:27,353 --> 00:32:31,268 That's great. The government's putting dough in too many places. 349 00:32:31,441 --> 00:32:35,439 Senator, what do you think of the girls in this town? 350 00:32:35,612 --> 00:32:40,240 Four of them came up and kissed me when I got off the train. 351 00:32:41,327 --> 00:32:43,154 Were they pretty? 352 00:32:43,329 --> 00:32:47,707 That Miss Susan Paine is about the prettiest girl I ever did see. 353 00:32:49,503 --> 00:32:51,792 How about some more pictures? 354 00:32:51,964 --> 00:32:55,665 You're a nature lover. Can you handle some sign language? 355 00:32:55,844 --> 00:32:58,251 Do you know any bird calls? 356 00:32:58,429 --> 00:33:02,511 - Can you make a sound like an eagle? - Well, here's one... 357 00:33:02,685 --> 00:33:06,303 I'm the only one in the state who knows this one. 358 00:33:29,465 --> 00:33:32,420 His first whiff of Washington? 359 00:33:34,221 --> 00:33:37,341 - Do I actually see this? - What is it? 360 00:33:39,144 --> 00:33:42,559 - Did you want to see me? - What's this about you quitting? 361 00:33:42,730 --> 00:33:46,480 - I'm not a registered nurse. - How did this happen? 362 00:33:46,652 --> 00:33:50,353 The ranger's notices. I haven't the slightest idea. 363 00:33:50,531 --> 00:33:55,028 I merely took him home. It's not my job to tuck him in. 364 00:33:55,203 --> 00:33:58,370 McGann's out of his mind. Smith's gone again. 365 00:33:58,540 --> 00:34:02,289 He went to Mount Vernon to give himself a patriotic address. 366 00:34:02,461 --> 00:34:05,379 Stop this nonsense. Go back to Smith's office - 367 00:34:05,548 --> 00:34:07,790 And get him to the Senate by twelve. 368 00:34:07,967 --> 00:34:12,262 I wasn't given a brain to tell a boy ranger what time it is. 369 00:34:12,431 --> 00:34:17,674 If certain things happen, you'll get one of the biggestjobs in Washington. 370 00:34:17,854 --> 00:34:21,721 When I came here, my eyes were big blue question marks. 371 00:34:21,899 --> 00:34:25,020 - Now they're big green dollar marks. - Smart girl. 372 00:34:25,195 --> 00:34:29,028 Finish this job properly and you'll get a handsome bonus. 373 00:34:29,200 --> 00:34:33,069 Keep Smith away from anything that smacks of politics. 374 00:34:33,247 --> 00:34:35,868 Including Willet Creek dam? 375 00:34:37,501 --> 00:34:41,286 Including Willet Creek dam. Go back to your work. 376 00:34:47,012 --> 00:34:50,464 - This is it, Senator. - The United States Senate. 377 00:34:54,729 --> 00:34:58,597 - Mr Carson, this is Senator Smith. - How do you do, Senator? 378 00:34:58,775 --> 00:35:02,643 Glad to see you. Show Senator Smith to his seat. 379 00:35:02,822 --> 00:35:04,862 Yes, sir. Right this way, sir. 380 00:35:05,033 --> 00:35:08,567 - Well, goodbye. - Wish me luck. 381 00:35:36,776 --> 00:35:40,644 - That's the boy wonder? - What is the Senate coming to? 382 00:35:46,747 --> 00:35:50,413 - You got Daniel Boone in all right. - Daniel in the lion's den. 383 00:35:50,585 --> 00:35:55,211 Nice job you and the ambulance chasers did in the papers this morning. 384 00:35:58,218 --> 00:36:03,426 Here you are, Senator. Not a bad desk. Daniel Webster used to use it. 385 00:36:03,599 --> 00:36:06,007 Daniel Webster sat here? 386 00:36:06,186 --> 00:36:09,851 Give you something to shoot at. If you'll do any talking. 387 00:36:10,023 --> 00:36:13,523 - I'll just sit around and listen. - That's the way to get re-elected. 388 00:36:13,694 --> 00:36:18,107 This is the calendar for the day. You'll find the Senate manual in here. 389 00:36:18,282 --> 00:36:21,118 Anything else you want, just snap for a page. 390 00:36:21,286 --> 00:36:26,411 - Where's the majority leader? - Right over there. Senator Agnew. 391 00:36:26,583 --> 00:36:29,501 Next to Senator Barnes, the minority leader. 392 00:36:29,670 --> 00:36:33,964 - Where's the press gallery? - Above the Vice- President's chair. 393 00:36:34,133 --> 00:36:38,179 - Front row is the big news services. - What's that up there? 394 00:36:38,347 --> 00:36:43,686 That corner is for guides and sightseers who come in to rest their feet. 395 00:36:43,853 --> 00:36:46,427 Over there the Senators' friends sit. 396 00:36:46,606 --> 00:36:51,103 Front row, the empty one, is for the president and White House guests. 397 00:36:51,278 --> 00:36:54,481 Back there is the diplomatic section. 398 00:36:56,700 --> 00:37:00,830 They and the page boys are the only real class in the place. 399 00:37:00,998 --> 00:37:04,581 - I'll take your hat to the cloak room. - I'll give you a boy ranger button. 400 00:37:04,752 --> 00:37:06,710 - Swell! - What's your name? 401 00:37:06,880 --> 00:37:09,667 - Richard Jones. - Dick, thanks ever so much. 402 00:37:09,841 --> 00:37:11,798 Good luck, Senator. 403 00:37:13,054 --> 00:37:16,423 - See you in the White House, Joe. - No kidding. 404 00:37:16,599 --> 00:37:18,722 Sorry, I was in committee. 405 00:37:19,936 --> 00:37:24,931 I see you had a little publicity... Have you got your credentials? 406 00:37:26,360 --> 00:37:32,565 - Saunders gave them to me. - That's... that's fine. 407 00:37:33,409 --> 00:37:38,701 When the Vice-president calls you, I'll meet you in the centre aisle. 408 00:37:38,874 --> 00:37:41,792 This is Daniel Webster's desk. Did you know that? 409 00:37:41,961 --> 00:37:43,954 He won't mind. 410 00:38:00,732 --> 00:38:02,440 Well... 411 00:38:13,746 --> 00:38:17,746 The Senate will come to order. The chaplain will pray. 412 00:38:19,170 --> 00:38:21,412 Oh, God, our heavenly Father. 413 00:38:21,589 --> 00:38:24,461 In these critical days, when our beloved country labours with - 414 00:38:24,635 --> 00:38:28,336 - Such grave and disturbing problems, look upon us, we beseech Thee. - 415 00:38:28,514 --> 00:38:32,098 - And give us the light and strength to be just and merciful. 416 00:38:32,269 --> 00:38:37,644 So that we may best serve our people and our fellow men everywhere. Amen. 417 00:38:47,411 --> 00:38:51,871 I ask that the reading of the journal be dispensed with and stand approved. 418 00:38:52,040 --> 00:38:55,457 Is there objection? The journal stands approved. 419 00:38:55,628 --> 00:38:58,914 Mr President... I suggest the absence of a quorum. 420 00:38:59,090 --> 00:39:02,839 - The clerk will call the roll. - Mr Agnew? Mr Albert?... 421 00:39:05,806 --> 00:39:08,761 88 senators answered. A quorum is present. 422 00:39:10,645 --> 00:39:14,228 I present the credentials of honourable Jefferson Smith - 423 00:39:14,399 --> 00:39:17,484 - Who has just been appointed senator by the governor of my state. 424 00:39:17,653 --> 00:39:21,982 The senator is present. I ask that the oath of office be administered to him. 425 00:39:22,157 --> 00:39:25,159 If the senator designate presents himself at the desk. - 426 00:39:25,328 --> 00:39:27,950 The oath will be administered. 427 00:39:44,309 --> 00:39:47,513 Mr President, I rise to a question of order. 428 00:39:47,688 --> 00:39:51,520 I seek to ascertain if the gentleman about to be sworn in - 429 00:39:51,692 --> 00:39:55,192 - Is fully aware of the responsibilities of his high office. 430 00:39:55,363 --> 00:39:58,649 I refer to his shameless performance for the newspapers. 431 00:39:58,825 --> 00:40:03,155 A performance that his party no doubt will applaud. 432 00:40:06,041 --> 00:40:09,874 But one that brings him down to the level of a sideshow entertainer - 433 00:40:10,047 --> 00:40:14,958 - And reflects on the sincerity and sanity of the highest body of lawmakers. 434 00:40:15,135 --> 00:40:19,798 Is this the gentleman's conception of the nature of his office? 435 00:40:19,974 --> 00:40:21,717 I don't understand... 436 00:40:21,893 --> 00:40:25,938 The designate has no voice until the oath of office has been administered. 437 00:40:26,106 --> 00:40:30,400 I will answer. My colleague was innocent in the matter referred to. 438 00:40:30,569 --> 00:40:35,695 He was completely misquoted. I know Mr Smith and personally vouch for him. 439 00:40:35,867 --> 00:40:39,533 He has the greatest possible respect for his office. 440 00:40:39,705 --> 00:40:41,697 Mr President... 441 00:40:41,874 --> 00:40:45,325 The swearing in of the senator is the order of business. 442 00:40:45,502 --> 00:40:47,959 The gentleman will raise his right hand. 443 00:40:48,132 --> 00:40:51,916 Do you solemnly swear to support and defend the constitution of the USA - 444 00:40:52,094 --> 00:40:55,096 - Against all enemies, foreign and domestic. - 445 00:40:55,265 --> 00:40:58,966 - And that you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same? 446 00:40:59,144 --> 00:41:03,771 That you take this obligation freely without mental reservation - 447 00:41:03,941 --> 00:41:07,891 - And that you will faithfully discharge the duties of the office - 448 00:41:08,070 --> 00:41:11,903 - Upon which you are about to enter, so help you God? 449 00:41:12,075 --> 00:41:14,198 I do. 450 00:41:14,369 --> 00:41:16,576 You can talk all you want to now. 451 00:41:19,959 --> 00:41:23,459 Meet the majority leader. He'll be a good friend. 452 00:41:23,630 --> 00:41:26,586 Any friend of Joe's is a friend of mine. 453 00:41:26,759 --> 00:41:30,708 Don't worry about the others, they're just senators. 454 00:41:31,805 --> 00:41:36,552 The shameless way in which the deficiency bill has been delayed - 455 00:41:36,728 --> 00:41:39,135 Is nothing short of criminal. 456 00:41:39,314 --> 00:41:43,099 The country agencies are in desperate need of these funds. 457 00:41:43,277 --> 00:41:46,942 The prime business of this body is the immediate passage of... 458 00:42:27,161 --> 00:42:30,577 - Who let you in? - Why aren't you chasing ambulances? 459 00:42:30,748 --> 00:42:33,417 Smith is punching everybody he meets. 460 00:42:33,584 --> 00:42:35,661 Oh, Tarzan! 461 00:42:44,680 --> 00:42:46,720 Boys, meet Senator Smith. 462 00:42:48,434 --> 00:42:52,184 - You have something on your mind? - Why don't you tell the truth for once? 463 00:42:52,356 --> 00:42:55,807 - The truth! - The man wants the truth! 464 00:42:55,984 --> 00:42:59,983 "What is the truth?" said jesting pilot and would not stay for an answer. 465 00:43:00,156 --> 00:43:04,450 - You want it dished out or in a bottle? - What do people read in the paper? 466 00:43:04,619 --> 00:43:08,997 This morning they read that an incompetent clown had arrived. - 467 00:43:09,166 --> 00:43:12,037 Parading like a member of the Senate. 468 00:43:14,631 --> 00:43:18,000 If you thought as much about being honest as you do about being smart... 469 00:43:18,176 --> 00:43:21,132 We're the only ones who can afford to be honest. 470 00:43:21,307 --> 00:43:24,473 We don't have to be re-elected. 471 00:43:24,643 --> 00:43:28,309 We tell them when phoneys come to make their laws. 472 00:43:28,481 --> 00:43:33,309 - You don't get the truth in the Senate. - What do you know about making laws? 473 00:43:33,486 --> 00:43:37,022 - I don't pretend to know. - Then what are you doing in the Senate? 474 00:43:37,199 --> 00:43:39,655 Honorary appointment! 475 00:43:39,827 --> 00:43:44,039 When the country needs men who have courage like never before. - 476 00:43:44,207 --> 00:43:48,074 - He's just gonna decorate a chair and get himself honoured. 477 00:43:48,253 --> 00:43:51,753 He'll vote, sure. Just like his colleague tells him to. 478 00:43:51,924 --> 00:43:56,752 Yes, sir! Like a Christmas tiger. He will nod and vote yes. 479 00:43:56,929 --> 00:44:00,714 You're not a senator! You're an honorary stooge. 480 00:44:00,892 --> 00:44:02,766 You ought to be shown up. 481 00:44:02,936 --> 00:44:07,266 - Have a drink, Senator? - It will taste better than the truth. 482 00:44:15,659 --> 00:44:19,609 Hey, Senator... don't let it get you down. 483 00:44:19,788 --> 00:44:22,956 A hundred years from now, nobody will know the difference. 484 00:44:23,793 --> 00:44:27,541 The point is, they're right. I'm just decorating a chair. 485 00:44:27,713 --> 00:44:32,626 If I'm going to vote, I ought to study some of the bills. 486 00:44:32,803 --> 00:44:38,428 - The bills? - Otherwise I'm just a Christmas tiger. 487 00:44:38,602 --> 00:44:42,932 These bills are put together by legal minds after long study. 488 00:44:43,107 --> 00:44:46,773 I can't understand half of them and I used to be a lawyer. 489 00:44:46,945 --> 00:44:50,812 Forget it. I'll advise you how to vote. 490 00:44:50,991 --> 00:44:55,155 I know you will, that's just the point. There's no reason for me to be here. 491 00:44:55,329 --> 00:45:01,499 Didn't you talk about a boys camp? You were earnest about that. 492 00:45:01,670 --> 00:45:04,422 - Yes. - Why don't you do it? 493 00:45:04,589 --> 00:45:07,627 Get a bill started. Present it to Congress. 494 00:45:07,802 --> 00:45:10,008 It'll be great experience for you. 495 00:45:10,179 --> 00:45:12,801 I've been aching to mention it to you. 496 00:45:12,974 --> 00:45:16,593 If I could just do that one thing... I'd feel... 497 00:45:16,770 --> 00:45:19,392 What's to stop you? Saunders'll help. 498 00:45:19,565 --> 00:45:24,026 I will do it. I knew that if anyone could help me, you could. 499 00:45:24,195 --> 00:45:26,982 Thank you again for your time, sir. Good night. 500 00:45:27,157 --> 00:45:31,369 - Where are you running off to? - I'm anxious to get back to the office. 501 00:45:34,498 --> 00:45:39,541 - Oh, the man on the front page. - He just dropped in for a minute. 502 00:45:39,713 --> 00:45:43,082 How do you do, Miss Paine? I'm on my way to the office. 503 00:45:43,258 --> 00:45:46,592 - How are the pigeons? - They're fine. 504 00:45:46,762 --> 00:45:52,267 I released one this morning. He flew straight up in the air - 505 00:45:52,435 --> 00:45:57,775 - And went around the capitol dome and then he headed west like a bat... 506 00:45:57,942 --> 00:46:04,064 Just like a rifle shot. By this time he's probably over Kentucky. 507 00:46:04,241 --> 00:46:08,286 Isn't that wonderful, father? And was the letter to your girl? 508 00:46:08,455 --> 00:46:12,618 Oh, no... I don't have a girl. 509 00:46:12,792 --> 00:46:17,918 - I'd better hold this for you. - No, I'd better go. Good night. 510 00:46:21,010 --> 00:46:24,214 Doggone!...I'm sorry, sir. 511 00:46:24,389 --> 00:46:26,880 That's all right. 512 00:46:34,650 --> 00:46:38,944 - Gee, I'm sorry. Good night. - Good night, Jeff. 513 00:46:49,751 --> 00:46:53,700 Oh, father. Oh, dear me. 514 00:46:53,880 --> 00:46:57,416 At the expense of the furniture, you've made another conquest. 515 00:46:57,593 --> 00:47:01,211 - Not old Honest Abe. - And with Honest Abe's ideals. 516 00:47:01,388 --> 00:47:04,723 A rare man these days, Susan. 517 00:47:06,644 --> 00:47:11,558 We're going right ahead with my bill for a national boys' camp. 518 00:47:11,735 --> 00:47:15,946 - Where's my briefcase? - You're going to present a bill? 519 00:47:16,114 --> 00:47:19,983 - Yes, Senator Paine and I decided... - Senator Paine decided this with you? 520 00:47:20,161 --> 00:47:21,952 It was his idea. 521 00:47:22,121 --> 00:47:26,451 Dear Senator, have you got any idea what it takes to get a bill passed? 522 00:47:26,627 --> 00:47:30,327 - No. You're going to help me. - If I were triplets I could. 523 00:47:30,505 --> 00:47:34,551 Senator Paine said you'd help me. Now, what books do we have to have? 524 00:47:34,719 --> 00:47:39,381 May I give you a rough idea of what you're up against? 525 00:47:42,227 --> 00:47:46,771 A senator has a bill in mind. Now, what does he do? 526 00:47:46,940 --> 00:47:51,402 He has to sit down and write it up. Why, when, where, how? 527 00:47:51,571 --> 00:47:55,403 - That takes time. - But this one is so simple. 528 00:47:55,576 --> 00:47:57,652 And with your help... 529 00:47:57,828 --> 00:47:59,821 It's simple and I'm helping. - 530 00:47:59,997 --> 00:48:03,248 - So we knock it off in three or four days. 531 00:48:03,418 --> 00:48:05,826 - A day. - A day?! 532 00:48:06,004 --> 00:48:08,791 Just tonight. 533 00:48:08,965 --> 00:48:15,135 I don't want to complain, but there's an institution called dinner. 534 00:48:15,306 --> 00:48:17,762 I'm sort of hungry myself. 535 00:48:17,934 --> 00:48:22,762 Couldn't we have something brought in on trays like big executives? 536 00:48:22,940 --> 00:48:29,276 Sure. Dinner comes in on trays. We're big executives. 537 00:48:29,448 --> 00:48:31,904 We finish the bill before morning. 538 00:48:32,076 --> 00:48:35,944 It's dawn. Your bill is ready. You introduce it. 539 00:48:36,122 --> 00:48:40,369 You get to your feet in the Senate, take a long breath and start spouting. 540 00:48:40,543 --> 00:48:44,293 Not too loud, a couple of the Senators might want to sleep. 541 00:48:44,465 --> 00:48:48,463 Then a pageboy takes it to the desk where a long-faced clerk reads it. - 542 00:48:48,636 --> 00:48:51,306 Refers it to the right committee. 543 00:48:51,473 --> 00:48:53,549 Why? 544 00:48:53,725 --> 00:48:59,978 Committees are small groups of senators who sift a bill down and report back. 545 00:49:00,149 --> 00:49:05,026 You can't take a bill nobody's heard of and discuss it among 96 men. 546 00:49:05,197 --> 00:49:07,818 - I see that. - Good. 547 00:49:07,991 --> 00:49:10,909 - Where are we? - Some committee's got it. 548 00:49:11,078 --> 00:49:14,993 Days are going by, Senator. Days, weeks. 549 00:49:15,166 --> 00:49:19,746 Finally they think it's quite a bill. It goes to the House of Representatives - 550 00:49:19,922 --> 00:49:23,505 - For debate and a vote. But it has to wait its turn on the calendar. 551 00:49:23,676 --> 00:49:27,591 That's the order of business. Your bill has to stand in line - 552 00:49:27,764 --> 00:49:31,180 - Unless the steering committee thinks it's important. 553 00:49:31,351 --> 00:49:33,557 What's the steering committee? 554 00:49:35,398 --> 00:49:38,731 - Do you think we're getting anywhere? - Oh, yes, Miss Saunders. 555 00:49:38,901 --> 00:49:42,400 - What's the steering committee? - Committee of the majority leaders. 556 00:49:42,571 --> 00:49:45,574 They decide if it's important and should be moved up on the list. 557 00:49:45,743 --> 00:49:48,828 - This is. - Pardon me... this is. 558 00:49:48,996 --> 00:49:52,746 - Where are we now? - Over in the House. 559 00:49:52,918 --> 00:49:56,785 More amendments and the bill goes back to the Senate. 560 00:49:56,964 --> 00:50:00,001 The Senate doesn't like what the House did. 561 00:50:00,176 --> 00:50:03,545 The House doesn't like what the Senate did... stymied. 562 00:50:03,721 --> 00:50:07,138 They appoint men from each House to go into conference. 563 00:50:07,309 --> 00:50:12,102 They battle it out. Finally, if your bill is still alive. - 564 00:50:12,273 --> 00:50:17,612 - It comes to a vote. Yes, sir. The big day finally arrives - 565 00:50:17,779 --> 00:50:20,780 And Congress adjourns. 566 00:50:23,953 --> 00:50:26,408 Catching on, Senator? 567 00:50:28,667 --> 00:50:31,584 Shall we start right away or order dinner first? 568 00:50:31,753 --> 00:50:34,327 - Pardon me? - I said, shall we start... 569 00:50:34,506 --> 00:50:39,584 Sure. Why not? Do you mind if I take the time to go and get a pencil? 570 00:50:39,762 --> 00:50:42,549 - Go right ahead. - Thank you very much. 571 00:50:42,724 --> 00:50:44,717 And lots of paper too. 572 00:50:46,311 --> 00:50:50,523 Have you ever had so much to say you just couldn't say it? 573 00:50:50,691 --> 00:50:53,265 Try sitting down. 574 00:50:53,445 --> 00:50:59,365 Let's get down to particulars. How big is this thing? Where should it be? 575 00:50:59,535 --> 00:51:03,534 - You have to have all that in it. - Yes, and something else. 576 00:51:03,707 --> 00:51:09,580 The spirit of it. The idea... how do you say it? 577 00:51:12,592 --> 00:51:16,341 That's what has got to be in it. The capitol dome. 578 00:51:16,513 --> 00:51:21,175 - On paper? - It should come to life for every boy. 579 00:51:21,351 --> 00:51:24,602 All lighted up too. 580 00:51:24,772 --> 00:51:28,022 Boys forget what their country means - 581 00:51:28,192 --> 00:51:31,278 - By just reading "Land of the Free" in history books. 582 00:51:31,447 --> 00:51:34,317 Men forget even more. 583 00:51:34,491 --> 00:51:38,739 Liberty is too precious a thing to be buried in books. 584 00:51:38,913 --> 00:51:43,540 Men should hold it up in front of them every single day and say: 585 00:51:43,710 --> 00:51:47,922 "I'm free... to think and to speak. 586 00:51:48,090 --> 00:51:52,467 My ancestors couldn't. I can. And my children will." 587 00:51:54,764 --> 00:51:57,884 Boys ought to grow up remembering that. 588 00:51:58,059 --> 00:52:03,766 That steering committee have to see it like that. I know Senator Paine'll help. 589 00:52:04,859 --> 00:52:10,364 He's a wonderful man. He knew my father very well. 590 00:52:10,532 --> 00:52:14,861 We need a lot more like him. His kind of characters, his ideals. 591 00:52:15,037 --> 00:52:17,826 Let's get on with this. 592 00:52:18,000 --> 00:52:23,956 - This camp is gonna be in your state. - About 200 of the most beautiful acres. 593 00:52:24,132 --> 00:52:28,379 You've never been there, Miss Saunders? I've been over every single foot. 594 00:52:28,553 --> 00:52:34,094 You have to see it for yourself. The prairies, wind leaning on the grass. 595 00:52:34,268 --> 00:52:38,931 Lazy streams, angry little midges of water up in the mountains... 596 00:52:39,107 --> 00:52:46,023 Cattle moving down the slope against the sun, campfires and snowdrifts... 597 00:52:47,742 --> 00:52:52,653 Everybody ought to have some of that. My dad had the right idea. 598 00:52:52,830 --> 00:52:56,330 He had it all worked out. He said: 599 00:52:56,501 --> 00:53:00,369 "Son, don't miss the wonders that surround you. 600 00:53:00,547 --> 00:53:04,462 Every tree, every rock, every anthill, every star - 601 00:53:04,636 --> 00:53:07,921 Is filled with the wonders of nature." 602 00:53:08,097 --> 00:53:12,760 He said, "Have you ever noticed how grateful you are to see daylight - 603 00:53:12,936 --> 00:53:16,768 - After coming through a long dark tunnel?" 604 00:53:16,941 --> 00:53:23,359 "Well," he said, "always try to see life as if you'd just come out of a tunnel." 605 00:53:26,994 --> 00:53:31,739 - Where do you come from? - I've always lived in a tunnel. 606 00:53:31,916 --> 00:53:36,081 - You mean here? - Baltimore. Pure city-dweller. 607 00:53:36,255 --> 00:53:40,336 - You've always had to work? - Since I was about sixteen. 608 00:53:40,511 --> 00:53:42,337 Your parents couldn't...? 609 00:53:42,513 --> 00:53:46,641 No, father was a doctor. He thought more about ethics than collections. 610 00:53:46,808 --> 00:53:52,230 Speaks well for father, but it wasn't so... We'd better get back to this. 611 00:53:52,398 --> 00:53:55,400 - It hasn't been easy, has it? - No complaints. 612 00:53:55,569 --> 00:53:59,697 - For a woman you've done awfully well. - Have I? 613 00:54:00,908 --> 00:54:05,405 I've never known anyone as capable and intelligent. 614 00:54:09,084 --> 00:54:13,497 I don't know where I'd be with this bill if it wasn't for your help. 615 00:54:13,673 --> 00:54:20,043 - I don't know where you are with it... - Oh, yes. Gee whiz, we gotta get going. 616 00:54:20,222 --> 00:54:22,926 All right, now. Let's see. 617 00:54:24,101 --> 00:54:28,894 Everybody calls you plain Saunders, why can't I? 618 00:54:29,065 --> 00:54:35,069 Saunders... Hello, Saunders. Good morning, Saunders. Much better. 619 00:54:35,239 --> 00:54:38,442 - How's the bill coming, Saunders? - Terrible. 620 00:54:38,617 --> 00:54:42,829 I've got that Saunders business straightened out now. 621 00:54:44,791 --> 00:54:47,329 - What's your first name? - Why? 622 00:54:47,502 --> 00:54:52,130 - Everybody just calls you Saunders. - I also answer to whistles. 623 00:54:52,300 --> 00:54:57,093 - You have a first name, haven't you? - Yes, but we'd better forget about it. 624 00:54:59,558 --> 00:55:01,681 Darn it... I was just curious. 625 00:55:01,852 --> 00:55:06,562 A picture popped into my mind of a pump without a handle. 626 00:55:06,733 --> 00:55:11,859 - I know what it is... Violet. - No, it isn't. 627 00:55:12,031 --> 00:55:14,356 - Abigail? - No. 628 00:55:14,534 --> 00:55:16,906 Letitia? Lena? 629 00:55:17,078 --> 00:55:20,282 - No, stop it. - You might as well tell me. 630 00:55:20,457 --> 00:55:23,542 All right. You win. It's Clarissa. 631 00:55:30,009 --> 00:55:32,251 All right, Saunders. Let's go. 632 00:55:33,972 --> 00:55:39,928 - Susan's an awfully pretty name. - Susan Paine? Oh, that's beautiful. 633 00:55:41,021 --> 00:55:43,809 She's a beautiful woman. 634 00:55:43,984 --> 00:55:49,405 She's probably the most beautiful girl I've ever... No, Saunders. 635 00:55:49,572 --> 00:55:54,781 We've got to get started on this. Get set, I'll talk faster than you write. 636 00:55:54,954 --> 00:55:57,077 Are you ready? 637 00:55:57,248 --> 00:56:02,160 The location of this camp. About 200 acres situated in Terry Canyon - 638 00:56:02,337 --> 00:56:06,003 - Running on either side of Willet Creek. 639 00:56:06,175 --> 00:56:10,174 - What? - Willet Creek. Just a little stream. 640 00:56:10,347 --> 00:56:15,093 - In Terry Canyon? - You don't know it, do you? 641 00:56:15,270 --> 00:56:21,309 - You couldn't. You've never been there. - You've discussed this with Paine? 642 00:56:21,485 --> 00:56:23,478 No. Why? 643 00:56:23,654 --> 00:56:27,438 Nothing. There's no reason to talk it over with him. 644 00:56:27,616 --> 00:56:31,745 "A quarter of a mile on either side of Willet Creek..." 645 00:56:31,913 --> 00:56:35,864 The land to be bought by the contributions from the boys. - 646 00:56:36,043 --> 00:56:40,171 - The money to be loaned by the government of the United States. 647 00:56:46,930 --> 00:56:51,260 - What did you get me out of bed for? - The show is about to commence. 648 00:56:51,436 --> 00:56:57,106 - Mind telling me what's going on? - There's the principal actor. 649 00:56:57,275 --> 00:56:59,849 Don Quixote Smith. Man with a bill. 650 00:57:00,029 --> 00:57:05,070 Over here, one of the supporting actors. That gorilla in man's clothing, McGann. 651 00:57:05,242 --> 00:57:09,739 - You mean puss in boots? - Yes, mostly puss. 652 00:57:09,914 --> 00:57:13,366 Another prominent character. The Silver Knight. 653 00:57:13,543 --> 00:57:18,253 - Soul of honour on a tight rope. - You wouldn't be a little bit goofy? 654 00:57:18,424 --> 00:57:23,005 Don Quixote with bill will speak two important words: Willet Creek. 655 00:57:23,181 --> 00:57:28,175 The knight will fall off his tightrope; Puss will jump out of his boots. 656 00:57:32,149 --> 00:57:35,648 Introduction of new bills and joint resolutions. 657 00:57:36,862 --> 00:57:38,737 Mr President! 658 00:57:47,041 --> 00:57:52,165 The chair recognises the... rather strong-lunged junior Senator. 659 00:57:52,338 --> 00:57:54,794 Mr Smith. 660 00:57:54,966 --> 00:57:58,750 - I'm sorry, I have a bill... - Speak a little louder, Senator. 661 00:57:58,928 --> 00:58:01,256 But not too loud. 662 00:58:04,059 --> 00:58:07,179 I have a bill to propose, sir. 663 00:58:10,734 --> 00:58:16,987 Order, gentlemen. Ourjunior senator is about to make a speech. 664 00:58:21,579 --> 00:58:23,869 You may proceed, Senator. 665 00:58:28,837 --> 00:58:33,714 Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives - 666 00:58:34,844 --> 00:58:39,139 - That there be appropriated as a loan a sum sufficient - 667 00:58:39,309 --> 00:58:42,760 - To create a national boys' camp to be paid back - 668 00:58:42,937 --> 00:58:47,647 - To the United States Treasury by contributions from boys of America. 669 00:58:47,818 --> 00:58:54,189 This camp, to be situated on the land at and adjacent to the stream - 670 00:58:54,367 --> 00:58:58,033 - Known as Willet Creek in Terry Canyon - 671 00:59:00,165 --> 00:59:04,329 - For the purpose of bringing together boys of all walks of life. - 672 00:59:04,504 --> 00:59:08,038 From various parts of the country. 673 00:59:08,216 --> 00:59:12,463 Boys of all creeds, kinds and positions - 674 00:59:12,638 --> 00:59:17,514 - To educate them in American ideals and to promote mutual understanding - 675 00:59:17,686 --> 00:59:23,272 - And to bring about a healthful life to the youth of this beautiful land. 676 01:00:05,949 --> 01:00:11,240 The Senator'll make a good orator when his voice stops changing. 677 01:00:12,623 --> 01:00:16,917 I'm getting leery of this guy. He keeps winding up in our hair. 678 01:00:17,086 --> 01:00:20,586 When he finds out our dam is at his boys camp - 679 01:00:20,757 --> 01:00:23,509 He'll start asking questions. 680 01:00:23,677 --> 01:00:29,052 Quiet. I have to think. This deficiency bill will be read tomorrow. 681 01:00:29,225 --> 01:00:33,686 He'll hear that section on the Willet dam. He can't be there! 682 01:00:33,855 --> 01:00:38,185 I'm taking him out to see monuments. Might hit him on the head with one. 683 01:00:38,360 --> 01:00:41,979 It won't work. This boy's honest, not stupid. 684 01:00:42,156 --> 01:00:43,816 Susan. 685 01:00:43,991 --> 01:00:47,657 My daughter doesn't carry out assignments like that. 686 01:01:05,766 --> 01:01:09,431 Senator Smith, if you'll let me handle publicity... 687 01:01:10,604 --> 01:01:13,180 Sit down, everybody. 688 01:01:18,823 --> 01:01:24,198 - Who are all those people? - Washington plagues, office seekers... 689 01:01:24,371 --> 01:01:28,950 Now, this machine creates a fever ten miles away, it'll make your fortune. 690 01:01:29,127 --> 01:01:31,250 Long distance fevers... 691 01:01:31,421 --> 01:01:35,633 A woman out there has composed a song to replace "The Star-spangled Banner". 692 01:01:35,801 --> 01:01:39,668 I feel like a house on fire. Even went down to see Mr Lincoln again. 693 01:01:39,847 --> 01:01:43,762 How did I do? My heart was right up to here. 694 01:01:43,935 --> 01:01:48,680 - What do you think Paine thought? - He must have been tickled pink. 695 01:01:48,857 --> 01:01:52,273 - What's all this? - Contributions from boys. 696 01:01:52,444 --> 01:01:54,437 Already? 697 01:01:54,613 --> 01:01:58,908 Those are local. Wait till they start pouring in from all over the country. 698 01:01:59,077 --> 01:02:02,909 We'd better open one up. What does it say here? 699 01:02:03,915 --> 01:02:06,075 Look, money! 700 01:02:07,628 --> 01:02:11,163 "Dear Senator Smith. I would like to come to your camp. 701 01:02:11,340 --> 01:02:14,959 I shine shoes at the station and here's nine cents." 702 01:02:15,137 --> 01:02:18,588 Isn't that wonderful? And he signs it: 703 01:02:18,765 --> 01:02:22,467 "Yours truly, Stinky Moore". Isn't it marvellous? 704 01:02:22,645 --> 01:02:26,228 If there's money in each one... What are we going to do with it? 705 01:02:26,399 --> 01:02:29,604 - Here you are. - That's perfect. 706 01:02:29,779 --> 01:02:32,733 You see how important this bill's going to be? 707 01:02:32,907 --> 01:02:36,573 - Do I have any paper around here? - Second drawer. 708 01:02:36,745 --> 01:02:40,245 - I'll be pretty busy tonight. - Not another bill? 709 01:02:40,416 --> 01:02:45,245 No, letters. I'm busting with news! I introduced a bill! 710 01:02:45,422 --> 01:02:49,336 - I got up and spoke in the Senate! - You want to dictate them? 711 01:02:49,509 --> 01:02:54,053 No, I couldn't talk letters, I have to sit here and scratch them down. 712 01:02:55,266 --> 01:02:58,053 I'm going to tell Ma all about you. 713 01:02:58,227 --> 01:03:03,056 If I tell it right, you'll get the best jar of preserves you ever tasted. 714 01:03:03,233 --> 01:03:06,484 - Thank you very much. - Oh, and Saunders... 715 01:03:07,864 --> 01:03:12,193 - Gee whiz, I forgot to thank you. - Don't mention it. 716 01:03:12,368 --> 01:03:17,327 No, no, without you I couldn't have... I mean... 717 01:03:23,590 --> 01:03:26,163 - Who? - Susan Paine. 718 01:03:26,342 --> 01:03:29,214 How do you do? I can talk. Go right ahead. 719 01:03:29,388 --> 01:03:35,676 Sorry to bother you, but I'm elected to snatch Smith from the Senate tomorrow. 720 01:03:41,109 --> 01:03:46,106 I'm to take him out and turn my glamour on for him. 721 01:03:46,283 --> 01:03:51,823 Take him out and buy some clothes and a hat that he can hang on to. 722 01:03:51,998 --> 01:03:55,082 A manicure and a haircut wouldn't do any harm. 723 01:03:55,251 --> 01:03:58,834 I hate to ask you to do this, but... 724 01:03:59,005 --> 01:04:02,291 - As one woman to another, of course. - Thanks, Saunders. 725 01:04:02,468 --> 01:04:08,673 - Just a minute. Miss Paine. - Susan Paine? 726 01:04:10,977 --> 01:04:13,931 - She wants to talk to me? - Yes. 727 01:04:17,026 --> 01:04:18,983 Holy mackerel. 728 01:04:21,113 --> 01:04:24,151 Hello, Miss Paine. How are you? 729 01:04:25,202 --> 01:04:27,906 Yes... Fine. 730 01:04:30,458 --> 01:04:32,201 What? 731 01:04:35,546 --> 01:04:37,872 Would escort you? 732 01:04:40,677 --> 01:04:45,839 Yes, I'd be... delighted. Yes, all right. 733 01:04:47,143 --> 01:04:50,144 Reception for a princess. She wants me to... 734 01:04:50,313 --> 01:04:52,471 Goodbye, Miss Paine. 735 01:04:54,360 --> 01:04:58,404 She wants me to go to a reception for a princess. Imagine her asking me! 736 01:04:58,572 --> 01:05:02,702 Get your hat, Senator. We have a lot of shopping to do. 737 01:05:04,330 --> 01:05:08,708 - Where are your bitters? - Behind the sink. 738 01:05:08,877 --> 01:05:12,044 I don't mind who gets licked in a fair fight. 739 01:05:14,424 --> 01:05:19,882 It's the clouts below the belt I can't take. Sicking that horrible dame on him. 740 01:05:20,056 --> 01:05:23,425 - When he's goofy about her. - What dame? 741 01:05:23,601 --> 01:05:25,760 Paine. 742 01:05:27,356 --> 01:05:31,734 Be nice to that girl. Her old man is the party choice for the White House. 743 01:05:31,903 --> 01:05:34,476 She may be the next first lady. 744 01:05:34,656 --> 01:05:39,153 Imagine reading "My Day" by Susan Paine-in-the-Neck. 745 01:05:39,328 --> 01:05:44,749 As if he isn't going to be hurt enough, she has to twist a knife in him too. 746 01:05:44,917 --> 01:05:48,916 - "I'll turn my glamour on him." - What's it to you? 747 01:05:49,089 --> 01:05:52,422 - Nothing. - Then stop worrying. 748 01:05:52,592 --> 01:05:55,677 The dopes are going to inherit the earth anyway. 749 01:05:55,846 --> 01:06:00,307 Maybe this Don Quixote has got the jump on all of us. 750 01:06:00,476 --> 01:06:04,225 I wonder if it isn't a curse to be wised up like you and me. 751 01:06:04,398 --> 01:06:08,644 If you're going to wonder, let's go and do it over a steak. 752 01:06:08,819 --> 01:06:13,814 Snap out of it. Drink up. Here's to bigger and better dopes. 753 01:06:14,867 --> 01:06:17,026 And to Don Quixote. 754 01:06:18,331 --> 01:06:21,700 - Do you know how I felt? - How did you feel? Quick! 755 01:06:21,876 --> 01:06:28,710 I felt just like a mother sending the kid off to school for the first time. 756 01:06:28,884 --> 01:06:34,555 Watching her little fellow toddling off in his best bib and tucker. 757 01:06:34,724 --> 01:06:38,804 Hoping he can stand up to the other kids. 758 01:06:43,442 --> 01:06:46,064 Say, who started this? 759 01:06:47,113 --> 01:06:51,822 - I'm just waiting for a streetcar. - Cut it out. 760 01:06:53,870 --> 01:06:57,951 - Who cares anyway? - I apologise. 761 01:06:58,126 --> 01:07:02,834 All right, then. After all, what's it to me? 762 01:07:03,005 --> 01:07:07,549 They drop him out of a balloon. I just don't want to be around. 763 01:07:07,719 --> 01:07:10,590 I'm squeamish. That's what I am. 764 01:07:12,642 --> 01:07:18,348 I won't be party to no murder. I quit. I'm through! 765 01:07:18,524 --> 01:07:21,940 Again? It's a good idea. 766 01:07:31,329 --> 01:07:34,000 - Diz... - Yes. 767 01:07:34,166 --> 01:07:39,292 - Let's get married. - It's a good idea. When? 768 01:07:39,464 --> 01:07:42,917 - Any time. - Tonight? 769 01:07:43,094 --> 01:07:48,005 - Okay, you don't mind? - I'd cherish you. 770 01:07:50,227 --> 01:07:53,430 - You're a good egg, Diz. - I know. 771 01:07:53,605 --> 01:07:58,683 Maybe we could clear out of this town. Get to feel like people. 772 01:08:00,321 --> 01:08:04,534 - Live like we just got out of a tunnel. - A tunnel? 773 01:08:07,913 --> 01:08:13,620 You've never seen prairie grass with the wind leaning on it, have you? 774 01:08:13,795 --> 01:08:16,713 Does the wind get tired out there? 775 01:08:18,925 --> 01:08:25,427 Or angry little mountain streams, or the sun moving against the cattle. 776 01:08:26,726 --> 01:08:31,804 - You've never seen anything like that? - Have you? 777 01:08:31,982 --> 01:08:34,224 No. 778 01:08:36,863 --> 01:08:39,401 Do we have to? 779 01:08:40,408 --> 01:08:44,870 - I can't think of anything more sappy. - Okay, then let's get going. 780 01:08:45,039 --> 01:08:48,621 - Where? - We're getting married. 781 01:08:48,792 --> 01:08:51,082 Yes, that's right. 782 01:08:51,254 --> 01:08:57,174 In case you don't know, you get the chance to back out if you don't like it. 783 01:08:57,344 --> 01:09:00,679 - My first name is Clarissa. - I know, it's okay. 784 01:09:02,225 --> 01:09:07,303 - Don't say "okay", say it's beautiful. - Okay. I mean... 785 01:09:07,481 --> 01:09:11,230 You don't know any name offhand you like better? 786 01:09:11,402 --> 01:09:15,864 - No, not offhand. - Nothing like Susan or any of that? 787 01:09:16,033 --> 01:09:18,820 Susan? Nah! 788 01:09:18,994 --> 01:09:23,206 I won't take it! I won't be party to murder! 789 01:09:23,374 --> 01:09:28,120 Steering a poor dope up blind alleys for that grafting Taylor mob is enough. 790 01:09:28,296 --> 01:09:31,417 But helping that dame cut him in little pieces... 791 01:09:31,592 --> 01:09:35,257 - Nobody's gonna make me do that! - You said it. 792 01:09:35,429 --> 01:09:40,092 I want to get out of there right now. Bonus or no bonus. 793 01:09:40,268 --> 01:09:44,397 I'm clearing out of that office everything I own. 794 01:09:44,565 --> 01:09:48,479 Hey, wait a minute! We're getting married! 795 01:09:49,236 --> 01:09:51,193 See you later. 796 01:10:06,672 --> 01:10:09,960 - What do you want? - Boy, you should have been there. 797 01:10:10,136 --> 01:10:15,558 It was a wonderful party. Your suit went over big, she looked beautiful. 798 01:10:15,726 --> 01:10:19,309 When you left, she said, "Thank you, Mr Smith." 799 01:10:19,480 --> 01:10:23,810 But it was the way she said it. You nearly fell through the floor. 800 01:10:23,985 --> 01:10:26,108 Horseradish! 801 01:10:34,205 --> 01:10:37,575 What are you looking at? Did you think I was a lady? 802 01:10:37,751 --> 01:10:42,329 A lady wouldn't work for this outfit. Even I can't take this. I quit! 803 01:10:42,506 --> 01:10:47,085 There are a lot of things I can't take. Can't take a simple... 804 01:10:49,764 --> 01:10:55,554 Why don't you go home? Tell your little streams about the camp. 805 01:10:55,729 --> 01:10:59,145 This is no place for you. You're halfway decent. 806 01:10:59,316 --> 01:11:03,065 Go home! That's all I want to tell you. 807 01:11:04,364 --> 01:11:07,115 Meet the man I'm going to marry. 808 01:11:09,078 --> 01:11:11,450 That's me. 809 01:11:12,206 --> 01:11:15,657 Say something. Don't just stand there like a... 810 01:11:17,087 --> 01:11:20,669 Wait a minute. Why don't I do this right? 811 01:11:21,508 --> 01:11:24,879 You want to be a senator and build a camp on Willet Creek. 812 01:11:25,055 --> 01:11:28,969 See this? Deficiency bill. Section number 40. 813 01:11:29,142 --> 01:11:31,930 A dam where you think your camp's going to be. 814 01:11:32,105 --> 01:11:36,268 Ever hear of it? No. They read all about it in the Senate today. - 815 01:11:36,442 --> 01:11:40,523 - But you weren't suppose to hear. That's why that dame took you in tow. 816 01:11:40,697 --> 01:11:45,075 That's why they sent you here. You don't know a dam from a bathtub. 817 01:11:45,244 --> 01:11:49,741 Go ahead, be a senator. Mess up Mr Taylor's little graft. 818 01:11:49,916 --> 01:11:54,745 But if you can't... and you can't in nine million years. - 819 01:11:55,798 --> 01:12:00,460 - Go home! Don't stay around here making people feel sorry for you. 820 01:12:01,512 --> 01:12:03,387 Come on, Diz. 821 01:12:08,186 --> 01:12:10,227 Hey, this way! 822 01:12:13,776 --> 01:12:17,146 Come on, kid. We'll dig up a preacher. 823 01:12:18,532 --> 01:12:22,861 - We're gonna get married. - Oh, yeah. 824 01:12:27,500 --> 01:12:31,284 Okay. Come on, I'll take you home. 825 01:12:39,973 --> 01:12:44,221 There are a hundred other places that really need the water! 826 01:12:44,395 --> 01:12:48,725 I talked to the owner of the land. He didn't say anything about a dam. 827 01:12:48,900 --> 01:12:51,438 Doggone, I know there's something wrong! 828 01:12:51,611 --> 01:12:54,778 I won't vote on it until I get my questions answered. 829 01:12:54,948 --> 01:12:57,072 You're fighting windmills. 830 01:12:57,243 --> 01:13:02,201 You try to understand a project it took two years to set up. The benefits. 831 01:13:02,373 --> 01:13:05,577 - The benefits... Who's Taylor? - What? 832 01:13:05,752 --> 01:13:09,370 - What's he got to do with this thing? - Why should he be involved? 833 01:13:09,548 --> 01:13:13,796 I've been told the whole thing is his idea to get graft. 834 01:13:16,556 --> 01:13:21,978 Are you accusing me of helping to frame a bill for the benefit of one man? 835 01:13:22,146 --> 01:13:25,431 To put through a scheme for graft? 836 01:13:25,607 --> 01:13:30,069 Long distance? Get me Mr James Taylor, Jackson City. 837 01:13:30,238 --> 01:13:34,817 Boy ranger, answer to our prayer. Didn't even know the time of day, huh? 838 01:13:34,994 --> 01:13:36,903 Exactly what has he done? 839 01:13:37,079 --> 01:13:41,208 He's about to blow the whole machine to smithereens and you with it! 840 01:13:41,376 --> 01:13:43,867 - How? - You wouldn't understand that. 841 01:13:44,045 --> 01:13:47,580 In about half an hour I'll be on my way to Washington. - 842 01:13:47,757 --> 01:13:52,385 - And I'm all ready for that boy ranger. Never mind how. 843 01:13:52,555 --> 01:13:57,432 You take your instructions from Allen. I wouldn't trust you to lick a stamp! 844 01:13:57,604 --> 01:14:00,474 Use your high office to help Allen get things done. 845 01:14:00,648 --> 01:14:02,724 - Understand? - Yes, Jim. 846 01:14:02,900 --> 01:14:04,479 I doubt it. 847 01:14:04,987 --> 01:14:09,031 I haven't been able to show him a single monument! 848 01:14:09,199 --> 01:14:12,486 He's been on our tail. You've got to keep him off us. 849 01:14:12,662 --> 01:14:16,660 Since he found out we're behind it, he's been running us ragged. 850 01:14:16,833 --> 01:14:20,369 I told you I'd handle him. I object to you coming here. 851 01:14:20,546 --> 01:14:24,875 You proved how you can handle him. You started him writing bills. 852 01:14:25,843 --> 01:14:29,295 - That's him. Let him in. - You didn't ask Smith here? 853 01:14:29,472 --> 01:14:33,221 - What do you think? - Don't open that door, Chick. 854 01:14:33,393 --> 01:14:37,059 - You can't do this. - Let him in, Chick. 855 01:14:37,231 --> 01:14:40,517 All right, Jim. Count me out. 856 01:14:44,072 --> 01:14:47,157 Good morning, Senator. Come right in. 857 01:14:52,373 --> 01:14:55,043 What did you mean "count me out"? 858 01:14:55,209 --> 01:14:59,837 You can't pull that steamroller stuff. Your methods won't do here. 859 01:15:00,007 --> 01:15:04,384 However it happened, this boy's a Senator. This is Washington, Jim! 860 01:15:04,553 --> 01:15:09,893 My steamroller methods don't go here? They've done pretty well by you. 861 01:15:10,059 --> 01:15:13,145 This boy is different. He's honest. 862 01:15:13,314 --> 01:15:16,731 He thinks the world of me. We can't do this to him! 863 01:15:16,902 --> 01:15:20,436 Should I just stand around and let that drooling infant - 864 01:15:20,615 --> 01:15:24,280 - Wrap that Willet Creek dam appropriation around my neck? 865 01:15:24,452 --> 01:15:26,859 Not me. 866 01:15:27,038 --> 01:15:33,077 Either he falls in line or I'll break him so open they won't find the pieces. 867 01:15:33,253 --> 01:15:37,797 - Jim, I won't stand for it. - You won't stand for it? 868 01:15:37,967 --> 01:15:43,128 I don't want any part of crucifying this boy. 869 01:15:43,306 --> 01:15:49,926 Our steamroller methods are getting too hard for your sensitive soul? 870 01:15:50,105 --> 01:15:53,855 The Silver Knight is getting too big for us. 871 01:15:55,028 --> 01:15:58,112 My methods have been all right for the past twenty years. 872 01:15:58,281 --> 01:16:00,951 Since I picked you out of a hole in the wall - 873 01:16:01,118 --> 01:16:05,412 - And blew you up to look like a senator. And now you can't stand it. 874 01:16:05,581 --> 01:16:11,288 Maybe you don't have to. You and the boy ranger can go home together. 875 01:16:11,463 --> 01:16:15,296 - Jim, you don't have to... - It's all right. 876 01:16:15,468 --> 01:16:20,130 Seems a shame to part company after all these years. 877 01:16:20,306 --> 01:16:24,933 Especially now with a national convention coming up. 878 01:16:26,146 --> 01:16:31,225 I put everything I have behind you and so did all of our friends. 879 01:16:32,780 --> 01:16:37,988 We'll survive. We just have to find someone else with more sense. 880 01:16:38,161 --> 01:16:42,740 You go in and explain to Mr Smith about Willet dam. 881 01:16:42,916 --> 01:16:45,752 It's your bill. It's your reputation. 882 01:16:45,920 --> 01:16:51,424 If he can't find enough facts to break you with, I'll give him a couple. 883 01:16:51,592 --> 01:16:55,673 I'm taking the next plane home. So long. 884 01:17:03,231 --> 01:17:05,519 Come here, will you. 885 01:17:13,659 --> 01:17:19,081 It's just that I like the kid. I don't want to see you get rough on him. 886 01:17:20,667 --> 01:17:25,745 I'm glad to see you come to your senses. You had me scared for a minute. 887 01:17:25,923 --> 01:17:30,170 You go back to your office. I'll call when I'm through with Smith. 888 01:17:42,024 --> 01:17:44,978 The Silver Knight! 889 01:17:51,702 --> 01:17:55,653 Senator, I was just passing through I thought I'd like to meet you. 890 01:17:55,833 --> 01:17:58,205 You've met all the boys, I suppose? 891 01:17:58,377 --> 01:18:03,087 They tell me you've been on your toes since you got here. 892 01:18:03,258 --> 01:18:08,418 Some people told me you were dumb. I think you're smart. 893 01:18:08,596 --> 01:18:13,508 Smart enough to understand a situation when it's explained to you. 894 01:18:13,686 --> 01:18:17,387 For instance, building a dam on Willet Creek. 895 01:18:17,565 --> 01:18:20,851 What's your interest in this? 896 01:18:22,487 --> 01:18:26,533 Anything that benefits the state is mighty important to me. 897 01:18:26,701 --> 01:18:30,152 Owning a lot of its industry and newspapers. 898 01:18:30,329 --> 01:18:34,198 If you had the welfare of the state at heart, like I have. - 899 01:18:34,376 --> 01:18:37,412 I'd say you were a man to watch. 900 01:18:38,255 --> 01:18:40,961 What do you like? Business? 901 01:18:41,134 --> 01:18:45,345 If you like business, you can pick any job and go right to the top. 902 01:18:45,513 --> 01:18:48,799 Or politics. If you like being a senator. - 903 01:18:48,976 --> 01:18:53,436 - You can come back to the Senate and stay there as long as you want to. 904 01:18:53,605 --> 01:18:57,936 If you're smart. Take the boys here or Joe Paine. 905 01:18:58,111 --> 01:19:03,737 They're doing all right. They don't worry about being re-elected. 906 01:19:03,910 --> 01:19:07,742 They're smart. They take my advice. 907 01:19:07,914 --> 01:19:11,450 You tell these men and Senator Paine what to do? 908 01:19:11,627 --> 01:19:16,788 Joe Paine has been taking my advice for the past twenty years. 909 01:19:18,677 --> 01:19:21,594 You're a liar. 910 01:19:29,647 --> 01:19:33,266 - I have to see Senator Paine. - Senator Paine is out of town. 911 01:19:33,444 --> 01:19:35,650 He couldn't be. 912 01:19:39,116 --> 01:19:44,111 Hello, Jeff. Come in. Did you have a talk with Taylor? 913 01:19:44,289 --> 01:19:49,248 He said he'd told you what to do for twenty years. I called him a liar. 914 01:19:50,421 --> 01:19:54,668 - Come over here and sit down, son. - I don't feel like sitting down. 915 01:19:54,842 --> 01:19:59,884 I know how you feel. I was hoping you'd be spared all this. 916 01:20:01,099 --> 01:20:06,557 That you'd see the sights, absorb a lot of history and go back to your boys. 917 01:20:06,731 --> 01:20:10,515 You've been living in a boy's world. For heaven's sake, stay there! 918 01:20:10,693 --> 01:20:14,110 This is a man's world, a brutal world. You have no place in it. 919 01:20:14,281 --> 01:20:19,525 You'll only get hurt. Forget Taylor and what he said about the dam. 920 01:20:19,704 --> 01:20:25,660 But you still haven't answered me. Can Taylor tell you what to do? 921 01:20:26,963 --> 01:20:32,550 Now... listen, please. And try to understand. 922 01:20:32,719 --> 01:20:35,045 It's tough to run head-on into facts. - 923 01:20:35,222 --> 01:20:40,679 - But you must check your ideals outside the door like you do your rubbers. 924 01:20:42,439 --> 01:20:47,979 Thirty years ago, I had your ideals. I was you. 925 01:20:48,153 --> 01:20:52,234 I had to make the same decision you were asked to make today. 926 01:20:52,408 --> 01:20:56,073 I made it. I compromised. 927 01:20:56,245 --> 01:21:02,166 So that I could sit in that Senate and serve the people in an honest way. 928 01:21:02,336 --> 01:21:06,999 You've gotta face facts. I've served our state well, haven't I? 929 01:21:07,175 --> 01:21:11,338 We have the lowest unemployment and the highest federal grants, but - 930 01:21:11,512 --> 01:21:16,175 - I've had to compromise. You can't count on people voting. 931 01:21:16,352 --> 01:21:18,510 Half the time they don't vote. 932 01:21:18,687 --> 01:21:22,638 That's how states and empires have been built since time began. 933 01:21:26,905 --> 01:21:32,031 You can take my word for it. That's how things are. 934 01:21:33,871 --> 01:21:40,125 I've told you all this because... I've grown very fond of you. 935 01:21:40,296 --> 01:21:46,501 About like a son, in fact. I don't want to see you get hurt. 936 01:21:48,764 --> 01:21:53,059 When that deficiency bill comes up tomorrow, don't say a word. 937 01:21:53,227 --> 01:21:56,643 There are great powers behind it. They'll destroy you. 938 01:21:56,814 --> 01:22:01,727 For your own sake, and for the sake of my friendship with your father. - 939 01:22:01,904 --> 01:22:05,736 Please... don't say a word. 940 01:22:13,458 --> 01:22:18,335 Owing to the urgency of the deficiency bill, there's a unanimous agreement - 941 01:22:18,506 --> 01:22:23,584 - That no senator will speak for more than five minutes on any section. 942 01:22:24,596 --> 01:22:26,719 The clerk will read. 943 01:22:26,890 --> 01:22:30,723 The bill providing for deficiency appropriations for the fiscal year. 944 01:22:30,895 --> 01:22:34,845 Section one: Emergency relief. To create public improvements - 945 01:22:35,024 --> 01:22:38,476 - On rivers, harbours and roadways. 150 billion dollars. 946 01:22:38,654 --> 01:22:42,105 Section 40: An appropriation for diverting and impounding - 947 01:22:42,282 --> 01:22:46,363 - The headwaters of Willet Creek in Terry Canyon. 5 million dollars. 948 01:22:46,537 --> 01:22:48,032 Mr President. 949 01:22:48,206 --> 01:22:51,705 Senator Smith desires to be heard on Section 40? 950 01:22:51,876 --> 01:22:55,923 Does the Senator understand he's limited to five minutes? 951 01:22:56,091 --> 01:22:58,926 You may proceed, sir. 952 01:22:59,094 --> 01:23:04,302 Mr President, this section on the dam on Willet Creek is nothing but... 953 01:23:04,475 --> 01:23:08,723 Does Senator Smith wish to yield to his colleague Senator Paine? 954 01:23:08,897 --> 01:23:11,815 - Yes, sir. - You may proceed, Senator. 955 01:23:11,983 --> 01:23:15,188 I have risen to a difficult task. 956 01:23:15,363 --> 01:23:18,114 Evidence has come to our attention - 957 01:23:18,282 --> 01:23:22,661 - That Senator Smith is unworthy to address this body. 958 01:23:24,123 --> 01:23:26,281 Get the senators. 959 01:23:28,460 --> 01:23:31,130 Something's going on inside. Come on. 960 01:23:34,592 --> 01:23:38,591 The Senator will please suspend until order is restored in the chamber. 961 01:23:38,764 --> 01:23:41,337 All the senators are wanted on the floor. 962 01:23:46,314 --> 01:23:48,390 What's going on, Joe? 963 01:24:00,162 --> 01:24:02,037 You may proceed, Senator. 964 01:24:02,207 --> 01:24:06,703 I refer to the bill he has introduced for the creation of a boys' camp. 965 01:24:06,878 --> 01:24:10,249 He named a certain portion of land - 966 01:24:10,426 --> 01:24:14,803 - To be bought by contributions from boys all over America. 967 01:24:14,972 --> 01:24:21,722 Senators, I have evidence that he owns the very land described in his bill. 968 01:24:26,527 --> 01:24:30,110 He bought it the day following his appointment to the Senate - 969 01:24:30,281 --> 01:24:34,196 - And is using his privileged office for his own personal profit! 970 01:24:40,584 --> 01:24:43,918 - Boy ranger had a racket. - This doesn't make sense. 971 01:24:45,798 --> 01:24:50,093 Accordingly, I offer a resolution for an immediate inquiry - 972 01:24:50,262 --> 01:24:56,099 - As to the fitness of my colleague to continue to sit in this chamber. 973 01:24:57,145 --> 01:24:59,268 Mr President, I... 974 01:25:03,110 --> 01:25:07,902 Order... The chair will clear the galleries unless order is restored. 975 01:25:12,412 --> 01:25:15,247 Ranger Senator branded by colleague Senator Paine! 976 01:25:15,415 --> 01:25:18,121 Senator Paine to expel Senator Smith. 977 01:25:18,294 --> 01:25:20,370 Saunders must have the low-down on this. 978 01:25:20,546 --> 01:25:23,037 She packed up and left town. 979 01:25:23,215 --> 01:25:28,508 Paine accuses Smith of introducing a boys camp bill for his own profit! 980 01:25:28,681 --> 01:25:34,886 Paine's asked for a hearing before the Committee of Privileges and Elections. 981 01:25:35,063 --> 01:25:36,972 Frankly, my dear Senators. - 982 01:25:37,149 --> 01:25:40,268 - When Mr Kenneth Allen burst into my office - 983 01:25:40,445 --> 01:25:45,652 - And proved that Jeff Smith had a deed to that site, I was dumbfounded. 984 01:25:45,825 --> 01:25:49,575 What did you do when it was brought to your attention? 985 01:25:49,747 --> 01:25:54,159 I consulted with the head of the Department of Records, Mr Arthur Kim. 986 01:25:54,334 --> 01:25:57,586 Mr Kim, do you remember recording such a deed? 987 01:25:57,756 --> 01:26:03,212 Yes. On the date set forth here, Mr Allen came to record this deed. - 988 01:26:03,387 --> 01:26:06,886 - Setting over these 200 acres in the name of Jefferson Smith. 989 01:26:07,057 --> 01:26:12,219 - How long have you known Senator Smith? - A good many years. 990 01:26:12,397 --> 01:26:16,644 He used my land up around Willet Creek for his boy rangers. 991 01:26:16,818 --> 01:26:18,895 Seemed like a nice fellow. 992 01:26:19,071 --> 01:26:23,650 One day he said he had a great chance to sell that land for 500 an acre. 993 01:26:23,826 --> 01:26:27,326 I'd be glad to get 25 for it. So we set it up like this: 994 01:26:27,497 --> 01:26:31,875 I deeded him the land and he guaranteed me half of what he got - 995 01:26:32,044 --> 01:26:37,086 - If he made the sale. The whole thing sounded fishy at the time. 996 01:26:37,258 --> 01:26:40,709 Have you got that document? 997 01:26:40,887 --> 01:26:45,598 The land wouldn't be in his name if I didn't. Yes, sir, signed and delivered. 998 01:26:45,769 --> 01:26:50,681 - I never signed any contract! - He certainly did. 999 01:26:54,278 --> 01:26:58,775 After a long study of this signature, it is my professional opinion - 1000 01:26:58,950 --> 01:27:02,865 - That it is definitely in Jefferson Smith's own handwriting. 1001 01:27:03,038 --> 01:27:06,573 As an expert on handwriting, I'd say the name Jefferson Smith - 1002 01:27:06,751 --> 01:27:09,324 - On this contract... has been forged. 1003 01:27:09,503 --> 01:27:13,454 I would stake my whole twenty year professional career - 1004 01:27:13,634 --> 01:27:16,837 - On the fact that this is not a forgery. - 1005 01:27:17,012 --> 01:27:20,761 But is Mr Smith's own signature. 1006 01:27:20,935 --> 01:27:25,394 This is a very painful duty for me. This boy is the son of my best friend. 1007 01:27:25,563 --> 01:27:28,600 I sponsored him in the Senate. I helped him frame his bill. 1008 01:27:28,776 --> 01:27:31,611 On the day he presented it, I congratulated him. 1009 01:27:31,779 --> 01:27:36,738 But I pointed out that a dam was going up on the very site he had chosen. 1010 01:27:36,910 --> 01:27:41,702 There are a hundred good campsites. I suggested he choose another. 1011 01:27:41,873 --> 01:27:45,208 He became furious and said, "Move the dam!" 1012 01:27:45,377 --> 01:27:48,165 I was amazed at his violent reaction - 1013 01:27:48,339 --> 01:27:52,634 - Until the evidence came to me that he owned those very 200 acres. 1014 01:27:52,803 --> 01:27:59,092 He'd laid plans to make an enormous profit out of the nickels and dimes - 1015 01:27:59,270 --> 01:28:02,519 - Scraped together by the boys of this country. 1016 01:28:02,689 --> 01:28:07,767 Faced with that... regardless of my personal feelings for the boy. - 1017 01:28:07,946 --> 01:28:11,611 - My sense of duty told me that his expulsion from the Senate - 1018 01:28:11,783 --> 01:28:13,657 Was the only possible answer. 1019 01:28:13,827 --> 01:28:15,950 Beautiful, that Taylor machine... 1020 01:28:20,292 --> 01:28:22,333 Senator Smith, please. 1021 01:28:26,049 --> 01:28:29,086 Will you take the chair, please? 1022 01:28:39,314 --> 01:28:42,765 The committee is ready to hear you now, Senator Smith. 1023 01:28:50,785 --> 01:28:54,570 Keep your seats, gentlemen. The committee is not adjourned yet! 1024 01:28:54,748 --> 01:28:56,539 Quiet, please! 1025 01:28:59,963 --> 01:29:04,126 That ranger never knew what struck him when Jim Taylor opened up on him. 1026 01:29:04,300 --> 01:29:06,672 Which one of you girls wants this? 1027 01:29:09,974 --> 01:29:12,299 - Do you want it? - Oh, yes! 1028 01:30:47,627 --> 01:30:49,536 Hello. 1029 01:30:50,964 --> 01:30:54,832 - Hello, Saunders. - I had a hunch I'd find you here. 1030 01:30:55,011 --> 01:30:57,418 When you weren't any place else. 1031 01:31:00,599 --> 01:31:04,183 - How have you been, Saunders? - All right. 1032 01:31:04,354 --> 01:31:09,694 - How is your husband? - What? Oh, old Diz? We're not married. 1033 01:31:14,615 --> 01:31:18,946 It's a good thing I got back now. You know what I found waiting for me? 1034 01:31:19,121 --> 01:31:23,368 - A jar of preserves from your mother. - You did, huh? 1035 01:31:24,794 --> 01:31:29,124 Was it strawberry? It's the best kind. 1036 01:31:29,299 --> 01:31:35,005 Well, I... see by the papers you certainly got to be a Senator. 1037 01:31:36,265 --> 01:31:40,643 You had the right idea about me when you told me to go back home - 1038 01:31:40,812 --> 01:31:43,386 And fill those kids full of hooey. 1039 01:31:45,108 --> 01:31:47,778 Just a simple guy, still wet behind the ears. 1040 01:31:47,945 --> 01:31:54,198 Full of a lot ofjunk about American ideals. A lot of junk all right... 1041 01:31:54,369 --> 01:31:59,578 - Now look, Senator... - This is a whole new world to me. 1042 01:32:02,295 --> 01:32:04,965 What are you going to believe in? 1043 01:32:05,132 --> 01:32:08,583 When a man like Senator Joseph Paine gets up and swears - 1044 01:32:08,761 --> 01:32:12,546 - That I've been robbing kids of nickels and dimes. 1045 01:32:12,724 --> 01:32:16,472 A man I've admired and worshipped all my life. 1046 01:32:16,644 --> 01:32:20,145 There are a lot of fancy words here. 1047 01:32:20,316 --> 01:32:24,728 Some of them are carved in stone, some of them men like Taylor put up there. - 1048 01:32:24,904 --> 01:32:27,740 So suckers like me could read them. 1049 01:32:27,908 --> 01:32:31,359 Then you find out what those men actually do. 1050 01:32:31,536 --> 01:32:34,075 I'm getting out of this town so fast. 1051 01:32:34,248 --> 01:32:38,198 Away from all the words, the monuments, the whole rotten show. 1052 01:32:38,377 --> 01:32:40,703 I see. 1053 01:32:40,880 --> 01:32:46,124 - What will you tell the kids back home? - The truth. 1054 01:32:46,303 --> 01:32:50,717 They might as well find out now as later. 1055 01:32:50,892 --> 01:32:53,181 I don't think they'll believe you. 1056 01:32:53,353 --> 01:32:56,723 They're liable to look at you with hurt faces and say: 1057 01:32:56,899 --> 01:33:01,442 "Jeff, what did you do? Quit? Didn't you do something about it?" 1058 01:33:01,612 --> 01:33:04,614 What do you expect me to do? 1059 01:33:04,783 --> 01:33:08,698 An honorary stooge like me against the Taylors and Paines. - 1060 01:33:08,871 --> 01:33:11,160 The machines and the lies. 1061 01:33:11,332 --> 01:33:14,334 Your friend Mr Lincoln had his Taylors and Paines. 1062 01:33:14,503 --> 01:33:18,370 So did every man who ever tried to lift his thought up off the ground. 1063 01:33:18,548 --> 01:33:22,084 Odds against them didn't stop them, they were fools that way. 1064 01:33:22,261 --> 01:33:26,840 All the good in this world came from fools with faith like that. 1065 01:33:27,016 --> 01:33:31,062 You can't quit now. Not you. 1066 01:33:31,230 --> 01:33:36,735 They aren't all Taylors and Paines, that kind just throw big shadows. 1067 01:33:36,903 --> 01:33:42,693 You didn'tjust have faith in Paine or any other man. It was bigger than that. 1068 01:33:42,868 --> 01:33:47,577 You had plain, decent, everyday common rightness. 1069 01:33:47,748 --> 01:33:50,536 This country could use some of that. 1070 01:33:50,710 --> 01:33:54,874 So could the whole cock-eyed world. A lot of it. 1071 01:33:55,048 --> 01:33:59,426 Remember the first day you got here? What you said about Mr Lincoln? 1072 01:33:59,595 --> 01:34:02,798 You said he was sitting there waiting for someone. 1073 01:34:02,973 --> 01:34:08,135 You were right. He was waiting for a man who could see his job and sail into it. 1074 01:34:08,313 --> 01:34:12,311 A man who could tear into the Taylors and root them out into the open. 1075 01:34:12,484 --> 01:34:17,610 I think he was waiting for you, Jeff. He knows you can do it, so do I. 1076 01:34:17,782 --> 01:34:19,940 Do what, Saunders? 1077 01:34:20,117 --> 01:34:25,161 Say you won't quit and I'll tell you. I've been thinking about it all day. 1078 01:34:25,333 --> 01:34:30,625 It's a forty foot dive into a tub of water, but I think you can do it. 1079 01:34:37,681 --> 01:34:42,389 - Clarissa... where can we get a drink? - Now you're talking. 1080 01:34:42,560 --> 01:34:44,934 Come on over to my place. 1081 01:34:57,285 --> 01:35:02,411 Mr Dearborn? Mr Durnell? Mr Dwight? 1082 01:35:02,583 --> 01:35:06,248 So they'll expel Smith today. Where's the guillotine? 1083 01:35:06,420 --> 01:35:08,497 In fact, where's Smith? 1084 01:35:08,674 --> 01:35:12,458 Smith hasn't stopped running since he left that committee room. 1085 01:35:12,636 --> 01:35:14,926 - Mr Smith? - Here! 1086 01:35:23,440 --> 01:35:28,897 - That guy's batty! - The clerk will continue the roll-call. 1087 01:35:37,540 --> 01:35:41,206 Is this one of your shenanigans? What's the matter? 1088 01:35:41,378 --> 01:35:46,373 - Pray, Diz. If you know how. - Did you bring that guy in here? 1089 01:35:46,551 --> 01:35:48,709 Are you crazy? 1090 01:35:50,763 --> 01:35:53,765 90 senators have answered to their names. 1091 01:35:53,934 --> 01:35:57,469 A quorum is present. Proceeding now to the regular order. 1092 01:36:09,577 --> 01:36:12,412 - Mr President. - Senator McPherson. 1093 01:36:12,580 --> 01:36:16,448 I desire to call up the report of the Committee on Privileges and Elections - 1094 01:36:16,627 --> 01:36:19,413 On the expulsion of Jefferson Smith. 1095 01:36:22,757 --> 01:36:24,834 The clerk will read the report. 1096 01:36:25,011 --> 01:36:29,304 The Committee on Privileges and Elections reports - 1097 01:36:29,473 --> 01:36:33,768 - After hearing a number of witnesses, thatjustice to the Senate requires - 1098 01:36:33,937 --> 01:36:37,805 - That Jefferson Smith no longer continue as a member of this body. 1099 01:36:37,983 --> 01:36:41,732 They therefore recommend that the same do pass. 1100 01:36:41,904 --> 01:36:46,863 Resolved, that Jefferson Smith be expelled from his seat in the Senate. 1101 01:36:50,998 --> 01:36:56,077 Mr President... I move for the immediate adoption of the resolution. 1102 01:36:56,255 --> 01:36:59,291 - Mr President! - I have the floor! 1103 01:36:59,466 --> 01:37:03,512 I'm about to ask for a roll-call on the passage of the resolution. 1104 01:37:03,680 --> 01:37:06,597 The Senator has nothing to say at this time! 1105 01:37:08,184 --> 01:37:10,807 Senator Smith is still a member - 1106 01:37:10,980 --> 01:37:14,894 - And as such has an equal claim on the attention of this chair. 1107 01:37:15,067 --> 01:37:18,354 You were about to recognise me, sir. 1108 01:37:18,530 --> 01:37:20,688 Let him speak! 1109 01:37:24,746 --> 01:37:28,909 Before proceeding further, I'll remind the visitors in the gallery - 1110 01:37:29,083 --> 01:37:33,296 - That they are here as our guests and should conduct themselves as such. 1111 01:37:33,464 --> 01:37:38,588 Their sentiments will in no way affect the judgement of this chair. 1112 01:37:44,726 --> 01:37:47,182 The chair recognises - 1113 01:37:48,355 --> 01:37:51,273 Senator Smith. 1114 01:37:53,611 --> 01:37:54,892 Here we go. 1115 01:37:55,071 --> 01:37:58,855 The gentlemen are in a hurry to get me out of here. 1116 01:37:59,034 --> 01:38:03,032 The way the evidence is piled up against me, I can't say I blame them. 1117 01:38:03,205 --> 01:38:05,198 I will go when they vote it that way. 1118 01:38:05,374 --> 01:38:09,158 But before that happens I have a few things to say. 1119 01:38:09,337 --> 01:38:14,499 I've tried to say them before, and I'd like to get them said this time. 1120 01:38:14,677 --> 01:38:17,512 I won't leave this body until they're said. 1121 01:38:17,680 --> 01:38:21,975 - President, will the Senator yield? - No, sir, I'm afraid not! 1122 01:38:23,687 --> 01:38:28,315 I yielded once before and was practically never heard of again. 1123 01:38:30,820 --> 01:38:35,697 We might as well get together on this yielding business right off the bat. 1124 01:38:38,245 --> 01:38:40,368 I had some good coaching last night - 1125 01:38:40,539 --> 01:38:44,455 - And if I yield only for a question or a personal privilege - 1126 01:38:44,628 --> 01:38:47,664 I can hold this floor until doomsday! 1127 01:38:47,839 --> 01:38:52,253 I've got a piece to speak and blow hot or cold, I'm gonna speak it! 1128 01:38:52,428 --> 01:38:55,263 - Will the Senator yield? - Yield how? 1129 01:38:55,431 --> 01:38:57,674 - Yield for a question? - All right. 1130 01:38:57,851 --> 01:39:01,350 I wish to ask if this piece he intends to speak - 1131 01:39:01,521 --> 01:39:04,726 - Concerns Section 40, that dam on Willet Creek? 1132 01:39:04,901 --> 01:39:09,397 Every aspect of this matter was dealt with in committee hearing. 1133 01:39:09,572 --> 01:39:13,405 I wish to ask my colleague if he has one scrap of evidence to add now - 1134 01:39:13,577 --> 01:39:16,697 - To the defence he could not give at that hearing? 1135 01:39:16,872 --> 01:39:20,823 - I have no defence against forgery! - The committee ruled otherwise! 1136 01:39:21,002 --> 01:39:25,498 The gentleman stands guilty as charged. I believe that no member - 1137 01:39:25,673 --> 01:39:29,127 - Cares to hear what a man of his condemned character - 1138 01:39:29,304 --> 01:39:33,171 - Has to say about any section before this House! 1139 01:39:35,853 --> 01:39:39,518 I stand guilty as framed because Section 40 is graft! 1140 01:39:39,690 --> 01:39:44,686 I was ready to tell you that a certain man in my state, a Mr James Taylor. - 1141 01:39:44,863 --> 01:39:50,369 - Wanted this dam for his own profit. A man who controls a political machine! 1142 01:39:50,537 --> 01:39:53,241 He controls everything else in my state! 1143 01:39:53,414 --> 01:39:56,368 He's powerful enough to control congressmen. 1144 01:39:56,542 --> 01:39:58,916 I saw three of them in his room. 1145 01:39:59,088 --> 01:40:02,457 - Will the Senator yield? - No, sir, I will not yield! 1146 01:40:05,178 --> 01:40:10,089 James Taylor offered me a seat in this Senate for the next twenty years. - 1147 01:40:10,266 --> 01:40:14,051 - If I voted for a dam that he knew, and I knew, was a fraud. 1148 01:40:14,230 --> 01:40:18,559 If I dared to speak against that dam, he promised to break me in two. 1149 01:40:18,734 --> 01:40:23,896 I got up and started to speak and the long powerful arm of Taylor - 1150 01:40:24,074 --> 01:40:28,322 - Reached into this sacred chamber and grabbed me by the neck. 1151 01:40:28,496 --> 01:40:30,572 - Mr President, a point of order. - Mr President... 1152 01:40:30,748 --> 01:40:34,787 - Senator Paine will state it. - I rose in this chamber to accuse him. 1153 01:40:34,961 --> 01:40:38,212 He's saying I carried out criminal orders! 1154 01:40:38,382 --> 01:40:42,629 He accuses me of unworthy conduct! He should be made to yield the floor. 1155 01:40:42,803 --> 01:40:45,841 I did not say that Senator Paine was one of the Congressmen in that room! 1156 01:40:46,016 --> 01:40:48,223 I was in that room! 1157 01:40:52,399 --> 01:40:56,313 I accuse this man. By his tone, by his careful denials. - 1158 01:40:56,486 --> 01:41:00,105 - He has been trying to plant damaging impression of my conduct. 1159 01:41:00,282 --> 01:41:05,241 I'll tell you why we were in that room. Mr Taylor, a respected citizen. - 1160 01:41:05,413 --> 01:41:09,826 - Had brought the evidence against this man and we urged him to resign. 1161 01:41:10,001 --> 01:41:14,047 Why? To avoid bringing disgrace upon a clean and honourable state. 1162 01:41:14,215 --> 01:41:16,587 - But he refused. - Mr President, have I... 1163 01:41:16,759 --> 01:41:20,259 There was only one answer to a man like him. The truth. 1164 01:41:20,430 --> 01:41:22,838 Which I rose and gave to this body. 1165 01:41:23,016 --> 01:41:27,595 He is trying to blackmail this Senate as he tried to blackmail me. 1166 01:41:27,771 --> 01:41:31,390 To prevent his expulsion, he'll hold up this deficiency bill. - 1167 01:41:31,568 --> 01:41:34,983 - Vital to this country, which must be passed today! 1168 01:41:35,154 --> 01:41:39,236 - Have I the floor? - I have lost all patience with him. 1169 01:41:39,410 --> 01:41:42,613 I apologise for his appointment. 1170 01:41:42,788 --> 01:41:46,372 I am sick and tired of this contemptible young man! 1171 01:41:46,543 --> 01:41:49,294 I refuse to stay here and listen to him! 1172 01:41:49,462 --> 01:41:52,749 I hope every member of this body feels as I do. 1173 01:41:52,925 --> 01:41:54,882 Yield the floor! 1174 01:41:57,304 --> 01:42:01,387 Gentlemen! Gentlemen, please address the chair! 1175 01:42:01,561 --> 01:42:04,265 What does the gentleman want? 1176 01:42:04,439 --> 01:42:08,437 I want a chance to talk to people who'll believe me. 1177 01:42:08,610 --> 01:42:11,481 The people of my state know me and Mr Taylor. 1178 01:42:11,655 --> 01:42:16,235 When they hear my story, they'll kick Mr Taylor's machine to kingdom come. 1179 01:42:16,411 --> 01:42:18,736 I want one week to bring you proof - 1180 01:42:18,913 --> 01:42:24,335 - And your promise that I will not be expelled and the bill won't be passed. 1181 01:42:24,503 --> 01:42:26,662 - Will the Senator yield? - For a question. 1182 01:42:26,839 --> 01:42:30,256 You have the effrontery to stand there convicted - 1183 01:42:30,427 --> 01:42:34,507 - And try to force postponement of the deficiency bill? 1184 01:42:34,681 --> 01:42:37,433 I appeal to the Senator. Is he fully aware - 1185 01:42:37,601 --> 01:42:41,730 - That this bill has been months in both Houses, delayed and delayed? 1186 01:42:41,897 --> 01:42:47,652 - Many'll be without food and shelter. - Shall we keep relief from the country? 1187 01:42:47,821 --> 01:42:51,771 The people of my state need permanent relief from crooked men! 1188 01:42:51,950 --> 01:42:56,115 If we yield to blackmail from this man, we'll become a laughing stock! 1189 01:42:56,289 --> 01:43:00,452 It is an insult to this body to have to listen to this. 1190 01:43:00,626 --> 01:43:04,791 I will follow the Senator's example and refuse to remain in this chamber - 1191 01:43:04,965 --> 01:43:08,168 As long as that man holds the floor! 1192 01:43:17,898 --> 01:43:20,391 Order, gentlemen. 1193 01:43:20,567 --> 01:43:24,566 I guess I have to speak to the people of my state from right here! 1194 01:43:26,324 --> 01:43:30,784 Wild horses won't drag me off this floor till those people have heard me - 1195 01:43:30,953 --> 01:43:33,410 Even if it takes all winter. 1196 01:43:39,505 --> 01:43:41,712 Filibuster! 1197 01:43:55,523 --> 01:43:58,145 Well, Mr President, we seem to be alone. 1198 01:43:59,819 --> 01:44:02,857 I'm not complaining for social reasons. - 1199 01:44:03,032 --> 01:44:06,946 - But it's a pity if these gentlemen missed any of this. 1200 01:44:12,501 --> 01:44:14,540 And... 1201 01:44:21,636 --> 01:44:24,720 I call the chair's attention to - 1202 01:44:27,893 --> 01:44:32,852 - Rule 5 of the standing rules of the Senate, Section 3. 1203 01:44:33,024 --> 01:44:35,860 "If it shall be found that a quorum is not present. - 1204 01:44:36,028 --> 01:44:40,738 - A majority of the senators present... and that looks like me. - 1205 01:44:43,828 --> 01:44:47,826 - May direct the serjeant-at-arms to request, and if necessary, compel - 1206 01:44:48,000 --> 01:44:51,084 - The attendance of the absent senators." 1207 01:44:51,253 --> 01:44:53,412 Mr President, I so direct. 1208 01:44:58,261 --> 01:45:02,045 The absence of a quorum being suggested. 1209 01:45:02,224 --> 01:45:04,632 Ring the call to quorum. 1210 01:45:06,354 --> 01:45:10,138 There's no hurry, Mr President. I've got plenty of time. 1211 01:45:12,237 --> 01:45:15,071 Quorum called! Quorum called! 1212 01:45:28,504 --> 01:45:30,413 The clerk will call the roll. 1213 01:45:30,589 --> 01:45:35,051 Mr Agnew? Mr Albert? Mr Alford? 1214 01:45:39,265 --> 01:45:42,184 Get this: Smith got the floor and is holding it! 1215 01:45:42,353 --> 01:45:45,556 - Just as they were to kick him out! - Isn't it wonderful?! 1216 01:45:45,731 --> 01:45:49,600 It's terrific! A filibuster! This is the miracle I wanted. 1217 01:45:49,778 --> 01:45:53,064 Get everything he's saying back to that home state! 1218 01:45:53,241 --> 01:45:58,449 They're going to hear this in Patagonia! In protest the Senate walked out... 1219 01:45:58,622 --> 01:46:02,454 No, not that straight stuff! Kick it up! Get on his side! 1220 01:46:02,626 --> 01:46:06,921 - You love this monkey, don't you? - What do you think? Now go to work. 1221 01:46:07,090 --> 01:46:11,882 It's the most titanic battle of modern times! A David without a slingshot - 1222 01:46:12,053 --> 01:46:15,755 - Rises to battle the mighty Goliath, the Taylor machine. - 1223 01:46:15,933 --> 01:46:21,011 - Allegedly crooked inside and out!... For my money, cut out "allegedly". 1224 01:46:21,189 --> 01:46:25,056 We're bringing everybody up from state headquarters. 1225 01:46:27,863 --> 01:46:30,734 - Did you get Hendricks? - They're looking for him. 1226 01:46:30,908 --> 01:46:34,953 Why isn't he at his desk? Don't you think you'd better get back? 1227 01:46:35,122 --> 01:46:39,867 The boy is talking to the state. He can raise public opinion against us. 1228 01:46:40,043 --> 01:46:43,958 He'll never get started. I'll make public opinion out there. 1229 01:46:44,132 --> 01:46:48,081 I've done it all my life. I'll blacken this punk so he'll... 1230 01:46:48,261 --> 01:46:53,089 You leave public opinion to me. You better go back into the Senate. 1231 01:46:53,267 --> 01:46:56,552 I hit him from the floor with everything I knew. 1232 01:46:56,728 --> 01:46:59,896 I haven't got the stomach for it. 1233 01:47:00,066 --> 01:47:04,775 If he starts convincing those senators, you might as well blow your brains out! 1234 01:47:04,946 --> 01:47:09,859 This is the works! Either we're out of business or bigger than ever before. 1235 01:47:10,036 --> 01:47:13,821 We can't stop at anything until we've smashed this yokel... 1236 01:47:14,000 --> 01:47:17,000 Go back to the Senate, Joe. 1237 01:47:17,169 --> 01:47:22,128 The chips are down. I want you to keep everything that Smith says - 1238 01:47:22,300 --> 01:47:27,377 - Out of all our newspapers and all the others you can line up in the state. 1239 01:47:27,556 --> 01:47:32,302 Those broken-down opposition papers who don't want to play ball with us. - 1240 01:47:32,478 --> 01:47:36,143 I want you to tie up for 24 hours. 1241 01:47:36,316 --> 01:47:39,732 Stall their deliveries, push them off the streets! 1242 01:47:39,903 --> 01:47:44,862 Bury them for 24 hours, give me time! You defend the machine. Hit this guy! 1243 01:47:45,034 --> 01:47:48,902 The usual thing, criminal, blocking a relief bill. - 1244 01:47:49,080 --> 01:47:53,375 - Starving the people. Joe, will you get back into that Senate! 1245 01:47:55,921 --> 01:48:00,501 Get the hoi polloi excited. Have them send protests, letters... 1246 01:48:00,677 --> 01:48:04,010 Buy up every minute of every radio station in the state - 1247 01:48:04,180 --> 01:48:06,754 And keep them spouting against Smith. 1248 01:48:06,934 --> 01:48:10,350 I don't care what it costs! Get the whole state moving! 1249 01:48:16,069 --> 01:48:21,905 This filibuster is a cowardly attempt to turn your attention from the true facts. 1250 01:48:22,075 --> 01:48:25,162 Smith was caught red-handed stealing from boys. 1251 01:48:25,330 --> 01:48:27,868 Relief will be stopped. 1252 01:48:38,095 --> 01:48:41,298 - I've seen filibustering... - This can't go on, it's ridiculous. 1253 01:48:41,473 --> 01:48:43,762 We've got to get this man off the floor. 1254 01:48:43,934 --> 01:48:48,846 As long as Mr Smith holds that floor legitimately, he'll continue to hold it. 1255 01:48:49,024 --> 01:48:51,775 That fellow is making a lot of sense. 1256 01:48:51,943 --> 01:48:54,614 You call blackmail sense, Henry? 1257 01:48:54,780 --> 01:48:59,407 I didn't like this boy to begin with, but no man that wasn't sincere - 1258 01:48:59,577 --> 01:49:03,243 - Could stage a fight like this against all odds. 1259 01:49:03,415 --> 01:49:08,208 After twenty years work with you you take his word against mine?! 1260 01:49:08,379 --> 01:49:12,247 That's what it means. If he's just a bit right, then I'm wrong. 1261 01:49:12,425 --> 01:49:16,009 Can't we work out some deal to pull that Willet dam out - 1262 01:49:16,180 --> 01:49:18,256 And let the deficiency bill go through? 1263 01:49:18,432 --> 01:49:22,050 It isn't a question of Willet dam. It's a question of my honour. - 1264 01:49:22,227 --> 01:49:26,855 - The integrity of the committee and the integrity of the Senate! 1265 01:49:27,025 --> 01:49:30,476 If you want to throw out Section 40, I'll resign. 1266 01:49:30,653 --> 01:49:34,403 Wait a minute. This is nonsense. Joe is right. 1267 01:49:34,575 --> 01:49:39,487 A deal is impossible. We have to keep on what we've been doing and break him. 1268 01:49:39,664 --> 01:49:43,710 Keep him talking, no relief. Maintain a quorum in relays. 1269 01:49:43,878 --> 01:49:46,001 Is that how you feel, John? 1270 01:49:46,172 --> 01:49:48,794 Let's relieve the men on the floor. 1271 01:49:48,967 --> 01:49:52,253 - A man as green as that... - He can't go on much longer. 1272 01:49:54,014 --> 01:49:56,138 "...with certain unalienable rights. 1273 01:49:56,309 --> 01:49:59,642 Among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of..." 1274 01:50:02,107 --> 01:50:05,192 Looks like the night shift's coming on. 1275 01:50:07,613 --> 01:50:12,026 The Senator will please suspend until order is restored in the chamber. 1276 01:50:18,918 --> 01:50:22,084 Half of official Washington is here to see - 1277 01:50:22,254 --> 01:50:26,253 - Democracy's fine show: the filibuster. The right to talk your head off. 1278 01:50:26,426 --> 01:50:29,877 Free speech in its most dramatic form. 1279 01:50:30,055 --> 01:50:34,468 The least man in that chamber, once he gets and holds that floor. - 1280 01:50:34,644 --> 01:50:37,598 - Can talk as long as he can stand on his feet. 1281 01:50:37,772 --> 01:50:40,478 Providing that he does not sit down. - 1282 01:50:40,651 --> 01:50:43,687 - Does not leave the chamber or stop talking. 1283 01:50:43,862 --> 01:50:45,855 The galleries are packed. 1284 01:50:46,031 --> 01:50:49,567 In the diplomatic gallery are the envoys of two dictator powers. 1285 01:50:49,744 --> 01:50:53,907 They have come to see what they can't see at home: democracy in action. 1286 01:50:54,082 --> 01:50:56,622 "...the pursuit of happiness. 1287 01:50:56,795 --> 01:51:00,495 That, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men. - 1288 01:51:00,674 --> 01:51:03,592 - Deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; - 1289 01:51:03,761 --> 01:51:07,593 - That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends. - 1290 01:51:07,765 --> 01:51:11,431 - It is the right of the people to alter or abolish..." 1291 01:51:11,603 --> 01:51:14,639 How am I doing? 1292 01:51:16,483 --> 01:51:18,560 Quit stalling and move! 1293 01:51:20,154 --> 01:51:22,230 - Mr Taylor. - Wait a minute. 1294 01:51:22,406 --> 01:51:24,280 Tell Senator Paine. 1295 01:51:24,450 --> 01:51:26,989 About this Smith filibuster. 1296 01:51:27,162 --> 01:51:31,575 Your chain of newspapers must realise that this bill he is trying to block - 1297 01:51:31,750 --> 01:51:33,708 Will affect your section. 1298 01:51:33,878 --> 01:51:37,496 It's the patriotic duty of every newspaper in the country! 1299 01:51:37,674 --> 01:51:41,007 We've got to keep hammering at this man until we smash him! 1300 01:51:41,178 --> 01:51:45,840 I always get a great kick out of that part of the Declaration of Independence. 1301 01:51:46,016 --> 01:51:49,433 You're not gonna have a country that can make these kinds of rules work. - 1302 01:51:49,604 --> 01:51:54,065 - If you haven't got men who can tell human rights from a punch in the nose. 1303 01:51:59,240 --> 01:52:00,782 That's the headline. 1304 01:52:00,950 --> 01:52:05,447 It's a funny thing about men. They all start life being boys... 1305 01:52:05,622 --> 01:52:09,702 I wouldn't be surprised if some of these senators were boys once. 1306 01:52:09,876 --> 01:52:14,006 That's why it's a good idea to get boys out of the crowded cities - 1307 01:52:14,174 --> 01:52:16,250 For a couple of months of the year. 1308 01:52:16,426 --> 01:52:19,843 Build their bodies and minds for man-sized jobs. 1309 01:52:20,014 --> 01:52:25,009 They'll be behind these desks some day. It seemed like a pretty good idea. 1310 01:52:25,186 --> 01:52:30,264 Boys from all over the country, of all nationalities and ways of life. 1311 01:52:30,442 --> 01:52:35,105 Getting them together to find out what makes different people tick. 1312 01:52:35,282 --> 01:52:38,567 I wouldn't give two cents for all your fancy rules - 1313 01:52:38,743 --> 01:52:43,406 - If behind them they didn't have plain, ordinary everyday kindness. 1314 01:52:43,582 --> 01:52:47,450 And... a little looking out for the other fellow too. 1315 01:52:55,721 --> 01:52:59,387 That's pretty important, all that. 1316 01:52:59,559 --> 01:53:02,513 It's the blood, bone and sinew of this democracy - 1317 01:53:02,687 --> 01:53:05,642 - That great men handed down to the human race! 1318 01:53:05,816 --> 01:53:09,315 But if you've got to build a dam where that boys camp ought to be. - 1319 01:53:09,486 --> 01:53:13,651 - To get some graft to pay off some political army... 1320 01:53:13,825 --> 01:53:17,609 If you think I'll go back and tell those boys in my state: 1321 01:53:17,787 --> 01:53:21,952 "Forget it. All this stuff I've been telling you about this land - 1322 01:53:22,126 --> 01:53:25,874 - Is a lot of hooey! This country belongs to the Taylors." 1323 01:53:26,046 --> 01:53:30,841 Not me! Anybody who thinks I'll do that has another think coming! 1324 01:53:40,772 --> 01:53:45,482 That's all right. I just wanted to find out whether you still had faces. 1325 01:53:50,366 --> 01:53:52,360 I'm sorry, gentlemen... 1326 01:53:53,579 --> 01:53:58,039 I know I'm being disrespectful to this honourable body... 1327 01:53:58,208 --> 01:54:02,503 A guy like me should never be allowed to get in here in the first place! 1328 01:54:02,672 --> 01:54:06,255 I hate to stand here and try your patience. - 1329 01:54:06,426 --> 01:54:09,962 - But either I'm dead right or I'm crazy! 1330 01:54:10,139 --> 01:54:14,517 You wouldn't care to put that to a vote, Senator? 1331 01:54:15,896 --> 01:54:18,517 - Will the Senator yield for a question? - I yield. 1332 01:54:18,690 --> 01:54:21,442 In view of the gentleman's concern for the senators - 1333 01:54:21,610 --> 01:54:26,154 - And the fact that he's been talking for 71/2 hours and must be tired. - 1334 01:54:26,324 --> 01:54:29,740 - Would he permit a motion to recess until the morning. - 1335 01:54:29,911 --> 01:54:33,743 - At which time he may be better able to continue his profound babbling? 1336 01:54:33,915 --> 01:54:35,659 No, don't. 1337 01:54:39,297 --> 01:54:42,132 Ask him. 1338 01:54:47,766 --> 01:54:50,720 Mr President, what happens to me in the morning? 1339 01:54:50,894 --> 01:54:55,355 I mean, about my having this floor to go on with my babbling. 1340 01:54:55,524 --> 01:54:58,311 If the Senator permits this motion. - 1341 01:54:58,486 --> 01:55:02,401 - He won't have the floor to babble with or anything else. 1342 01:55:02,574 --> 01:55:07,070 Unless he's recognised first by this chair. 1343 01:55:14,128 --> 01:55:19,087 As I was saying, gentlemen... I'm either dead right or I'm crazy. 1344 01:55:19,259 --> 01:55:23,721 - I feel fine. What have you got? - From Miss Saunders. 1345 01:55:50,461 --> 01:55:53,248 Is the Senator yielding the floor? 1346 01:55:54,466 --> 01:55:59,756 Yield the...? Oh, no. I feel fine. 1347 01:56:02,643 --> 01:56:05,809 "The Constitution of the United States". 1348 01:56:11,945 --> 01:56:14,233 Page one, top left-hand corner: 1349 01:56:14,405 --> 01:56:18,618 "We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union." 1350 01:56:18,786 --> 01:56:20,743 Yeah? Buy it or wreck it! 1351 01:56:22,581 --> 01:56:24,871 - Holy smoke! - What's the matter? 1352 01:56:25,043 --> 01:56:29,041 This is murder. You've got to call him off. He's getting nowhere. 1353 01:56:29,214 --> 01:56:32,963 Not one word of what he's saying is being printed in that state! 1354 01:56:33,135 --> 01:56:37,631 Taylor has every paper lined up and he's feeding them doctored-up junk! 1355 01:56:37,807 --> 01:56:41,093 - One man muzzling a whole state? - And how! 1356 01:56:41,269 --> 01:56:43,641 Freedom of the press! 1357 01:56:45,398 --> 01:56:48,021 I've got an idea! Come on. 1358 01:56:48,736 --> 01:56:52,948 - Jeff has a paper there. Boy Stuff. - Terrific! 1359 01:56:53,115 --> 01:56:56,699 They aren't letting what Jeff says get printed in the state. 1360 01:56:56,870 --> 01:57:00,535 If I give you a raft of it now over the phone. - 1361 01:57:00,707 --> 01:57:05,169 - Can you print it up and spread a billion copies of it? 1362 01:57:05,338 --> 01:57:09,205 Swell! Get ready to take it down, Mrs Smith. 1363 01:57:10,260 --> 01:57:13,843 Everything about Jeff. Get pencils and paper, quick! 1364 01:57:14,014 --> 01:57:16,303 Here we go. 1365 01:57:16,475 --> 01:57:20,178 - All ready, Clarissa. - She called me Clarissa! 1366 01:57:20,898 --> 01:57:23,603 Okay, Ma. 1367 01:57:23,776 --> 01:57:27,644 Jeff tells truth. Shows up Taylor. 1368 01:57:27,823 --> 01:57:32,650 I want the whole morning edition a blast to push him off the floor. 1369 01:57:32,828 --> 01:57:36,244 Willet dam is a fraud to line the pockets of the Taylor machine. 1370 01:57:36,415 --> 01:57:38,491 Here's your front page editorial: 1371 01:57:38,668 --> 01:57:42,749 A convicted thief representing you holds the floor of the U. S. Senate. 1372 01:57:42,923 --> 01:57:45,165 All right, boys, hurry up. 1373 01:57:55,937 --> 01:57:58,096 Come on, bring on the paper. 1374 01:58:36,609 --> 01:58:39,646 ...charity waters not itself. - 1375 01:58:39,821 --> 01:58:43,107 Is not puffed up - 1376 01:58:44,577 --> 01:58:50,331 - And now abideth faith, hope, charity. 1377 01:58:51,251 --> 01:58:53,160 These three. 1378 01:58:55,005 --> 01:58:58,375 The greatest of these is charity. 1379 01:59:35,551 --> 01:59:37,876 Read about Jeff Smith! 1380 01:59:41,348 --> 01:59:47,055 - Distributed by nine millions kids! - Get the boys out. Do it! 1381 01:59:58,703 --> 02:00:00,909 Look out, fellows. 1382 02:00:01,080 --> 02:00:04,117 Come on, get these papers out of here. 1383 02:00:09,173 --> 02:00:12,043 Read all about it! Jeff Smith lies in Senate! 1384 02:00:32,782 --> 02:00:38,323 Are we going to let a man like that throw mud at a man like Joe Paine? 1385 02:00:38,497 --> 02:00:41,333 Are you for Joe Paine? 1386 02:00:42,543 --> 02:00:45,249 Hurrah for Jeff Smith! 1387 02:01:00,773 --> 02:01:03,976 Children hurt all over the city! Tell Jeff to stop! 1388 02:01:04,151 --> 02:01:08,102 Yes, all right. Yes, goodbye. 1389 02:01:10,743 --> 02:01:14,242 Senator Smith has now talked for 23 hours and 16 minutes. 1390 02:01:14,413 --> 02:01:17,166 It is the most spectacular thing in the Senate annals. 1391 02:01:17,334 --> 02:01:20,453 One simple American holding the greatest floor. 1392 02:01:20,629 --> 02:01:23,666 What he lacked in experience, he's made up in fight. 1393 02:01:23,841 --> 02:01:26,593 But those tired boy ranger legs are buckling. - 1394 02:01:26,761 --> 02:01:30,212 - Bleary eyes, voice gone, he can't go on much longer. 1395 02:01:30,390 --> 02:01:33,427 All Washington is here to be in on the kill. 1396 02:01:34,686 --> 02:01:39,930 There's no compromise with the truth. That's all I got the floor to say. 1397 02:01:40,818 --> 02:01:44,318 When was it? A year ago, it seems like... 1398 02:01:44,489 --> 02:01:49,033 - Diz, terrible things are happening. - They're listening to him now. 1399 02:01:49,203 --> 02:01:52,369 Just get up off the ground. 1400 02:01:52,539 --> 02:01:56,205 Get up there with that lady on top of the Capitol dome. - 1401 02:01:56,378 --> 02:01:58,500 That lady that stands for liberty. 1402 02:01:58,671 --> 02:02:02,456 Take a look at this country through her eyes. 1403 02:02:03,511 --> 02:02:05,752 You won'tjust see scenery. 1404 02:02:05,930 --> 02:02:08,801 You'll see what man's carved out for himself - 1405 02:02:08,975 --> 02:02:14,183 - After centuries of fighting for something better than jungle law. 1406 02:02:14,356 --> 02:02:18,568 Fighting so he can stand on his own two feet, free and decent. 1407 02:02:18,736 --> 02:02:23,445 Like he was created. No matter what his race, colour or creed. 1408 02:02:25,328 --> 02:02:27,617 That's what you'll see. 1409 02:02:27,789 --> 02:02:32,202 There's no place out there for graft or greed or lies. - 1410 02:02:32,378 --> 02:02:35,165 Or compromise with human liberties. 1411 02:02:35,339 --> 02:02:38,624 If that's what the grown-ups have done with this world. - 1412 02:02:38,801 --> 02:02:43,511 - We have to start those boys' camps and see what the kids can do. 1413 02:02:43,682 --> 02:02:46,054 It's not too late. 1414 02:02:46,226 --> 02:02:51,601 This country is bigger than the Taylors, you or me or anything else. 1415 02:02:53,401 --> 02:02:56,735 Great principles don't get lost once they come to light. 1416 02:02:56,905 --> 02:03:01,033 They're right here. You just have to see them. 1417 02:03:04,539 --> 02:03:08,323 Mr President... will the Senator yield for a question? 1418 02:03:08,501 --> 02:03:12,796 - Will Senator Smith yield? - Yes, I yield for a question. 1419 02:03:12,965 --> 02:03:16,713 The Senator says he is speaking to the people of his state. 1420 02:03:16,885 --> 02:03:21,797 He has been waiting for them to come marching here in droves. 1421 02:03:21,975 --> 02:03:25,724 Is the gentleman interested in knowing what those people say? 1422 02:03:25,896 --> 02:03:30,558 - Here it comes, Diz. - Yes, sir. You bet I am. 1423 02:03:30,734 --> 02:03:36,074 Have I permission to bring evidence of the response from my state? 1424 02:03:36,241 --> 02:03:40,370 Is there objection?... You may proceed, Senator. 1425 02:03:40,538 --> 02:03:43,456 Come on, pageboys. All of you. 1426 02:04:17,496 --> 02:04:20,996 I can't stand to see him hurt. 1427 02:04:21,167 --> 02:04:24,418 - Public opinion made to order. - Taylor-made. 1428 02:04:25,046 --> 02:04:28,416 There it is. The gentleman's answer. 1429 02:04:28,592 --> 02:04:33,005 50,000 telegrams demanding that he yield this floor. 1430 02:04:33,180 --> 02:04:36,800 I invite the Senate to read them. I invite my colleague to read them. 1431 02:04:36,977 --> 02:04:40,393 The people's answer to Mr Jefferson Smith. 1432 02:05:23,405 --> 02:05:25,528 Stop, Jeff, stop! 1433 02:06:10,374 --> 02:06:14,076 I guess this is just another lost cause, Mr Paine. 1434 02:06:19,093 --> 02:06:22,428 All you people don't know about lost causes. 1435 02:06:22,598 --> 02:06:24,756 Mr Paine does. 1436 02:06:25,809 --> 02:06:30,306 He said once they were the only causes worth fighting for. 1437 02:06:30,482 --> 02:06:35,606 And he fought for them for the only reason any man ever fights for them. 1438 02:06:40,284 --> 02:06:45,528 Because ofjust one plain, simple rule: Love thy neighbour. 1439 02:06:47,375 --> 02:06:52,917 In this world full of hatred a man who knows that one rule has a great trust. 1440 02:06:53,090 --> 02:06:59,093 You know that rule, Mr Paine. I loved you for it, just as my father did. 1441 02:06:59,263 --> 02:07:03,096 You know that you fight harder for the lost causes. 1442 02:07:03,268 --> 02:07:06,139 You even die for them. 1443 02:07:07,857 --> 02:07:11,308 Like a man we both knew, Mr Paine. 1444 02:07:13,571 --> 02:07:19,610 You think I'm licked. You all think I'm licked. 1445 02:07:20,871 --> 02:07:26,079 Well, I am not licked! I'll stay and fight for this lost cause. 1446 02:07:26,252 --> 02:07:29,704 Even if this room gets filled with lies like these - 1447 02:07:29,881 --> 02:07:35,008 - And the Taylors and all their armies come marching into this place. 1448 02:07:36,181 --> 02:07:38,969 Somebody will listen to me. 1449 02:08:02,044 --> 02:08:04,202 He's okay. He just fainted. 1450 02:08:17,520 --> 02:08:20,723 I'm not fit to be a senator! I'm not fit to live! 1451 02:08:20,898 --> 02:08:24,350 Expel me! Expel me, not him! Willet dam is a fraud. 1452 02:08:24,528 --> 02:08:28,110 It's a crime against the people who sent me here! I committed it! 1453 02:08:28,281 --> 02:08:32,066 Every word that boy said about Taylor and me and graft - 1454 02:08:32,245 --> 02:08:35,945 - And the rotten political corruption of my state is true! 1455 02:08:36,123 --> 02:08:40,371 I'm not fit for office! I'm not fit for any place of honour! Expel me! 1456 02:08:49,807 --> 02:08:52,262 Hurrah! He did it! 1457 02:08:57,232 --> 02:08:59,853 Order, gentlemen, please.