Diary of a High School Bride, The (1959)

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[music plays on car radio]

[police siren approaching]

[siren continues]

[music continues on radio]

[tires screeching]

[music continues on radio]

May I see your--

[music continues on radio]

Would you mind turning

that off?

I didn't know

it was on.

I'm sorry, officer,

I couldn't hear you.

May I see your operator's

license, please?

Yeah, sure.

Honey.

See, officer,

we were in Las Vegas.

And my, my wife,

she, she held the money.

24, uh?

Yes, sir.

Did you know you were

doing 70 miles an hour

when you crossed

the state line?

No, sir, I didn't.

Just what do you do

in Los Angeles, Mr. Redding?

I'm studying law and I...

I work in a coffee house

at night.

Just get married?

Yes, sir,

just this morning.

We have to be back in town

before dark.

How old are you,

Mrs. Redding?

Honey, the officer

wants to kn--

We are married!

I have

a license.

And I have a record

of the ceremony to prove it.

You be careful, uh?

Keep it under 60.

I sure will,

officer.

And thanks a lot.

[crying]

Come on, honey.

Come on,

everything's all right.

Come on.

That brute.

He ought to be out

chasing gangsters.

You know something?

You're really something.

[nervous laughter]

Mmm,

delicious, too.

You know, he was kind

of distinguished-looking

for a policeman.

Why, you little flirt.

That's because

you're my husband.

[growling]

Let's go home,

huh?

And play House.

[car starting]

[music begins]

♪ Theirs is a story ♪

♪ That has to be

told ♪

♪ The story

of a teenage girl ♪

♪ No father baby boy ♪

♪ The times

that she quarreled ♪

♪ The days that she lied ♪

♪ The Diary of

a High School Bride ♪

♪♪

♪ In that diary is her

pride and joy ♪

♪ The thoughts

of a teenage girl ♪

♪ No father baby boy ♪

♪ The days

she was lonely ♪

♪ The nights that she cried ♪

♪ The Diary of

a High School Bride ♪

♪♪

♪ Then came a time

when she was blue ♪

♪ She didn't know

what to do ♪

♪ Oh yeah ♪

♪ It's plain to see

love's misery ♪

♪ Wasn't meant

to be in her diary... ♪

♪ In that story that

has to be told ♪

♪ The story of

a teenage girl ♪

♪ No father baby boy ♪

♪ The days

she was lonely ♪

♪ The nights that she cried ♪

♪ The diary of

a high school ♪

♪ The diary of a teenage ♪

♪ The Diary of

a High School Bride ♪♪

[Man on record]

Do you, Judy, take this man

to be your husband?

[Judy]

I do.

And Steve, do you take

Judy to be your wife?

[Steve]

I do.

Then by the authority vested

in me by the State of Nevada,

and in and for Clark County,

I pronounce you

man and wife.

Why, Judy?

Why?

Not even out

of high school.

You knew Steve and I

were planning to.

I don't understand.

Steve, you should have had

more sense than that.

She's just a child.

I'll be 18.

I don't think

that's such a child.

Judy, there was no reason

for you to get married now.

Steve and I love

each other.

We had to get married.

What do you mean,

you had to get married?

Is that what...?

Mom!

Judy, answer

your father.

[door opens, then closes]

We got married because

we needed each other.

And she's not pregnant!

I'll have that marriage

annulled in 24 hours.

Well, I can't tell you

what to do, Mrs. Lewis.

But I love Judy, and I want

to take care of her.

Take care of her?

On $40 a week

in a one-room flat?

You think getting married

is just living together?

No, I, uh, don't live in

a fancy place like this.

I do have a one-room flat.

But...

but at least it's clean.

[door slams]

I'm going to call

the police.

That's not

the answer, Jean.

What about

the annulment?

You can't mean to say you're

just going to let them--

Stay together?

Is that

what you mean?

Yes, they're married.

But what about

our consent?

Consent?

We try to stop

her now, she'll--

Well, at least

this way it's legal.

A 17-year-old girl runs

off and gets married--

Will you stop!

If we can make her realize

what she's giving up,

she'll, she'll

come home on her own.

[music plays on car radio]

Honey, we're, uh,

we're home.

[birds chirping]

Do you think they'll

ever come over, Steve?

Sure they will.

I'll bet by tomorrow, when

we go pick up your things,

everything will be fine.

Oh, I hope so.

I don't know.

I didn't think

it would be this way.

Now, you listen to me,

Mrs. Redding.

You have a husband

now to keep happy.

What does that mean?

Steve?

Huh?

The top's not even up.

We can't neck

here.

It's too light.

Neck?

Honey, don't you think

we've sort of graduated?

We have our own apartment

and our own bed--

Honey, we're, uh,

we're married now.

Well, we haven't eaten

any dinner yet.

Ah-ha.

And I'm not even hungry,

how about that?

Well, I am.

Well, you know, honey,

I'm pretty tired.

And it's, uh,

it's nice and warm

up in the apartment.

But you know,

on second thought,

I am a little hungry, too.

[flamenco music plays]

You're in check, Dad.

Wow, man, I thought you said

you were just a beginner.

Never mind, baby doll,

make your move.

♪♪

♪ Ole ♪

♪ Ha-ya ♪

♪♪

♪ Ha-ya ya ♪

♪ Que viva muchacha

hiya ♪♪

♪♪

Hey, I thought

you were hungry.

I'm sorry.

I don't know why

I'm so scared.

How about

some coffee, huh?

Give us a couple

of coffees, huh, Marge?

Sure, baby.

[scoffs]

You'd think Steve have

enough of this place, huh?

His night off, he's

drinking cappuccino.

I don't get it.

Me neither.

But all I get

from her is coffee.

Maybe he just don't

have eyes for you.

Digs toy dogs,

you know?

[chuckles]

Ah, get off my back.

[laughs]

♪♪

Tomorrow I'll let

you wait on me.

Sure.

Put it on

the tab, will you?

I never

saw her before.

She married?

I don't know,

honey.

I never asked her.

She's only been here

since yesterday.

Tony?

Steve and I

got married today!

Like it's gonna last.

Well, now that's...

that's real nice.

Honey, you didn't have

to tell him we were--

You ashamed?

No, of course not.

Great!

And, and you got

tomorrow off, too.

Thanks a lot, Tony.

Hey, Lorena!

Do a little dance

for Steve and Judy, uh?

They just got

married today!

[cheers and applause]

♪♪

[castanets clicking]

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Crazy beat, huh?

Yeah.

Like crazy.

♪♪

You know him?

His name is Chuck.

I used to go

with him.

Until I found out

what he was like.

♪♪

I wish he'd stop

staring at me.

I think I've seen him

in here before.

Looks like the kid

that Tony tossed out

one night

for making trouble.

That sounds just

like him.

This chick sure

fooled me.

She gives me the freeze

and marries some square.

I'll bet she's become

a real swinger.

I bet she got married

for more reasons than one.

Yeah.

That's a thought.

Hey,

dog face.

[mouthing]

Turn up his dial.

Hey, Richie.

Hey, man,

come on back, huh?

What's up, Daddy?

Got a wild idea.

Tomorrow at school

we'll have some kicks.

You spread it around she

had to get married.

Hey, that's a gas.

See what I mean?

Yeah, I'm hip.

Honey, I don't like the way

he's staring at you.

Think I'll go see

what's on his mind.

Please, Steve.

Let's leave

after it's over.

Please.

Okay.

♪♪

[music ends]

[cheers and applause]

Let's go now, Steve.

Okay, now.

[cheers and applause continue]

[crowd chattering]

♪♪

Steve?

You think your

folks got the wire?

[electric razor buzzing]

I can't hear you,

honey.

I'll be out in a minute.

♪♪

Wait till you feel

this shave, honey.

Boy, this new

razor's great.

Pretty wild robe,

huh?

It's pretty.

You ever see one of

these things work?

Honey, why don't

you start, uh--

I'm sorry, honey.

I guess maybe

I am just a fighter.

Silly, isn't it?

It all seems

so real.

Well, not at all like

you think it would be.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't feel

this way, should I?

♪♪

How did you find out?

Chuck and I were

at the coffee house

when she let it out.

Isn't it exciting?

Here she comes.

♪ Here comes the bride

all dressed in white ♪

♪ La la la la

la la la ♪

♪ Here comes the bride

all dressed in white ♪

♪ La la la

la la la la ♪♪

Hey, what does it feel like

being an old married woman?

No wonder you couldn't

date much.

Aren't you gonna tell us

how it happened?

Or did your old man

have to use a shotgun?

[giggles and metallic pounding]

You sure fooled us,

Miss Innocence.

Hey, break it up,

here comes the teacher.

[girls chattering]

Well, well, if it

isn't the misses.

Now I know why

you played so hard to get.

It's okay,

though.

I dig married women.

So I'm more anxious

to pick up where we left off.

[girls continue chattering]

You sure are going

to be a busy girl.

Boy, talk about

a double life.

Don't be cute.

I'm not in the mood

for it.

Sorry.

Oh, I'm sorry, Patty.

I didn't mean

to jump on you.

It's just that-- I feel

like I'm in a daze.

Can I talk or should

I keep my big mouth shut?

Don't be silly.

We'll sit over here,

so when Steve comes

we can see him.

You should have

talked to me

before you got yourself

in such a mess.

It's not a mess,

Patty.

It's just not being

what Steve thinks

a good wife should be.

Well, 17 is no age

to get married at.

Who needs those

responsibilities anyway?

You sound

like my folks.

It's true.

From where I sit,

marriage

is a full-time job.

I don't think a girl

should even think about it

until she's

at least 20.

Well, I'm not 20

and I'm married.

Oh, I didn't mean that

the way it sounded.

I'm happy.

I guess I'm just scared.

So what happens now?

What do you mean?

Are you going to continue

to go to school

and live

at his apartment?

Well, yes,

he's my husband.

Aren't you going

to quit and get a job?

My parents want me

to finish school,

and so does Steve.

I think you're nuts.

You know

what I'd do?

Since I went this far,

even though it might

have been a mistake,

I'd go all the way.

I'd quit school

and get a job.

So in case

something happens,

you'd have the money to

get your own apartment.

What do you mean,

a mistake?

I didn't say

it was a mistake!

And nothing's going

to happen.

We get along fine.

You'll see.

Well, you can't

go to school

and be a good wife

at the same time.

You're not

playing House, you know.

Patty, will you leave me

alone, please?

[Steve]

Honey!

I'll see you

tomorrow.

How about

a kiss, huh?

Not here.

Where are we going?

To pick up your clothes

at your mother's.

Do we have to?

Today?

We have to, today.

I'm sorry you decided

to do it this way, Steve.

I decided it, Dad.

Judy, I've decided not to do

anything to break it up.

So I-- well, I just hope

you're doing the right thing.

I'm not going to try to tell

you how to run your life.

It's a little

late for that.

However, I do insist

that you finish high school

and then go on to college.

And if you should

need any help,

financial or otherwise,

I'll do what

I can.

I'm not going to pretend that

I'm overjoyed about all this

or, or even that I approve.

I'm only interested in

what will make Judy happy.

It's nothing personal,

Steve.

Can you understand?

Yes, sir.

I understand.

I'll put these things

in the car, Judy.

Thank you, Daddy.

[door closes]

I don't

understand you.

Again you let her

go out that door

without

lifting a finger.

If you'd just listened

to me,

this whole thing

would have been annulled

and she'd be home

where she belongs.

I can't picture

her married.

She's a baby!

Will you please stop?

I know

what I'm doing.

I won't force her.

The responsibility

of being a housewife

will send her home

soon enough.

She'll wind up realizing

just how easy it was here.

Well, if things

don't go well,

you have only

yourself to blame.

♪♪

♪ You're gonna say

don't go away ♪

♪ But little girl

it's gonna be too late ♪

♪ I'm a fool

and now I know ♪

♪ I'm a fool so here I go ♪

♪ Oh yeah

you're gonna cry ♪

♪ All day and night

when I say bye-bye ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ You did wrong

and it's plain to see ♪

♪ You're gonna be in misery ♪

♪ Turn me loose, little girl

I said ♪

♪ You go yours

and I'll go my way ♪

♪ Oh yeah

you're gonna cry ♪

♪ All day and night

when I say bye-bye ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪♪

♪ Andele muchachos ♪

♪♪

♪ Oh yeah

you're gonna cry ♪

♪ All day and night

when I say bye-bye ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ You're gonna say

don't go away ♪

♪ But little girl

it's gonna be too late ♪

♪ I'm a fool and now I know ♪

♪ I'm a fool

so here I go ♪

♪ Oh yeah

you're gonna cry ♪

♪ All day and night

when I say bye-bye ♪

♪♪

♪ Turn me loose

turn me loose, I say ♪

♪ You go yours and I'll go

my way ♪

♪ You did wrong

and it's plain to see ♪

♪ You're gonna be

in misery ♪

♪ Oh yeah

you're gonna cry ♪

♪ All day and night

when I say bye-bye ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪♪

♪ Arriba! ♪♪

♪♪

[applause]

[whistling and cheering]

♪♪

[crowd chattering]

[woman]

What are we waiting for anyway?

What do you want,

honey?

Oh, I don't know.

I guess

the usual.

Okay.

They must plan on spending

their honeymoon here.

A couple

of the usual, Tony.

I'll take them

with me.

Grab us a stall,

will you, baby?

Just a couple of punks.

Don't let it

bother you.

Do you mind?

This chair's taken.

You, uh, you don't

look any different.

She isn't.

Except she's married.

Now, if you two

don't mind,

my wife and I'd like

to be by ourselves.

Oh, man,

she don't mind.

We're old friends.

Sure, Dad, they've been, uh,

friends for a long time.

You wouldn't want to bust up

a nice friendship, would you?

I don't know what you

two guys are looking for,

but it's not here.

So why don't you

both take off?

Steve, let's just go,

please.

Okay, honey.

Don't go away, man.

You haven't even

finished your coffee.

[Chuck]Sure.

All I want is to ask my...

friend if she'd like

to go to a party

at my old man's studio.

Yeah, you know,

movie stars, all that jazz.

One thing, though,

is, uh...

is that

husbands ain't invited.

[mocking laughter]

[plates shattering]

What's going on here?Nothing.

We were

just talking.

And he got flustered.

How about it,

Steve?

I'm sorry, Tony.

The kid said something

I didn't like.

Let's forget it, huh?

Come on, honey,

let's go.

[crowd chattering]

If you start anything

one more time,

you're out for good.

Now, look man, he just

rubs me the wrong way.

Just leave him alone.

And don't think

he couldn't have

wiped up the floor

with you either.

Crazy kicks,

huh?

Oh, shut up.

Have a Coke

with me?

Oh, I can't.

Why not?

Steve picking

you up again?

Mm-hmm.

Kind of nice having

a husband around, huh?

Well, you should

try it sometime.

Me?

Who needs it?

Besides,

no prospects.

Well, see you tomorrow.

Hi, doll.

You waiting for a bus?

No, my husband.

That's right.

[birds chirping]

Hey, um, how'd you like to go

to a party Friday night?

I'm using the studio

for a real wild party.

I know.

You told me the other night

at the coffee house.

Oh, yeah.

Hey, look, just Richie

and me having some kicks.

Chuck, I'm married and I

intend to stay that way.

I know.

That's why

I'm interested.

You don't mind if I wait

around with you, do you?

I don't own

the sidewalk.

Hey, come on now.

Look, why don't you

meet me Friday night?

And we can have

a blast!

Chuck,

I don't like you.

I don't want to meet you

Friday or any other time.

I have a husband who takes

care of me very nicely.

I'm not interested

and...

you better get that

through your thick head!

Having trouble

with the misses?

That little nothing?

One of these days

I'm gonna fix her.

Buy me

some coffee.

Ahh.

Gee.

That looks beautiful,

honey.

But what's for dinner?

I'm starved.

I'm sorry.

I was so busy

making the pie,

I forgot to make

anything else.

[both laughing]

Come here.

Hey, where

you going, doll?

Home,

do you mind?

No, uh, K.P. for

the old man, huh?

He's really got

you slaving.

Why don't you

stick around?

Chuck's gonna be here

in a little while.

Leave me alone.

♪♪

♪♪

[whistling]

♪♪

[sighs]

♪♪

Who is it?

Just me, honey.

Oh,

don't come in.

The floor is wet.

Well, I just want

to say hello.

Well, say it

from there.

A kiss has to go

with it.

You'll have to wait

till it's dry.

Huh-uh.

This can't wait.

See, I didn't even

leave a mark.

Come here.

You know, things

must be pretty bad

if you give up a kiss

for a kitchen floor.

[chuckles]

Gee,

you look terrible.

Well, thank you.

I haven't had time to go

to the beauty shop yet.

I'm sorry, honey.

I, I--

Look, you look cute,

honest.

I can imagine.

Look, Saturday's

the only time I have

to clean this place.

And you're making it

tough for me.

You know what, honey?

A thought

just occurred to me.

What?

You are on your way

to becoming a housewife

instead of

a loving bride.

You know, you might even begin

to hate married life.

Hey, another thought

occurred to me.

What?

You know, we've been married

almost six weeks now,

and we've never

had a real honeymoon.

So I'll tell you what

I'm gonna do.

Now, will you forget all

about this house-cleaning bit

if I promise you faithfully

I'll help you tomorrow?

Okay.

Now, where do you want

to go on our honeymoon?

Well, I don't know.

I hadn't even

thought about it.

Well, how about Paris?

Oh, Steve.

Or Rome maybe.

You're silly!

Well, okay,

where?

Well, you know where

I'd really like to go--

I mean, you won't think

this is crazy?

No.

Why don't we go to

the Falls like we used to?

We could get there in time

to see the sun go down!

Oh, gee, honey.

You don't think

it's funny, do you?

Just because

we're married.

Honey,

you're livin' end.

Sure, we'll go recapture

our flaming youth, huh?

Okay, but you better

hurry up and get dressed

before I change my mind.

Ah!

Now, was that nice?

Huh-uh,

but it was fun.

Honey, you sure

you wouldn't rather

spend a nice, quiet

evening at home?

No!

[music plays on car radio]

Oh, that's real

crazy music.

Honey, will you stop

trying to be so hip?

You know you're

just a square.

Oh, yeah,

that's right.

Ouch!

Square.

[chuckles]

♪♪

Seems like ages

since we've been here.

Oh, it's so beautiful.

Well,

you used to think so

when we were going

together.

Remember where you

asked me to marry you?

Old man!

I'm sorry, Judy,

I--

♪♪

[birds chirping]

Hey.

I suppose now

that we're married

this is all boring

to you.

Well, honey, it's, uh,

it's kind of fun

reliving the past.

Well, then,

why don't you put

your arms around me

instead of acting

like an old man?

Wait a minute,

honey.

You never acted

that way befo--

[music plays on car radio]

Hey, check the old

married folks.

Let's see what the action

is, have a few laughs, eh?

Why bother?

I got an itch,

that's why.

Crazy, huh?

Or is it

"this is the greatest"?

You're such

a square.

[music on car radio continues]

Don't mind us.

It's not every day

you can pick up

a few pointers from

experienced lovers, huh?

Let's go home.

Let him go,

Judy.

Come on, square.

Show her

what a big boy you are.

I'm gonna teach him

a lesson.

Please, Steve.

Please,

for my sake.

He's just looking

for trouble.

Let him go, Judy.

Okay, okay,

let's go.

[car starts]

Oh, man,

is he chicken.

Where are we going?

For a ride.

What?

What have you

got in mind?

[car starts]

[tires screeching]

I should have beat

his brains out.

How close were you

and Chuck, Judy?

Oh, I told you, I went

with him.

It wasn't like

you're thinking.

Well, his folks are friends

of my mom and dad's.

I'm sorry!

I just didn't want there

to be any trouble.

You don't believe me,

do you?

Yeah, I believe you,

honey.

I more or less have to.

Speak of the devil.

I wish he'd go

over a cliff.

Sit tight, baby.

We're gonna play

a game.

[tires screeching]

Now comes the fun,

when they try to pass me.

Why is he

slowing down?

Oh, he just doesn't

give up, does he?

Pass him and pull over

in front of him, honey.

I'm gonna give him what

he's looking for.

Steve.

Do what I said.

♪♪

Pull over!

I like it

here, man.

Hey, come on, look,

do me something, will you?

Slow up, honey, we'll get

back on the right side.

♪♪

I can't!

He won't let me!

Crazy kids!

We can't move

with this load.

[horn blasting]

Dave,

a truck!

Man, what a sight.

[horn honking]

You're gonna k*ll them!

Oh, shut up.

Looks like you never played

Chicken before, huh?

That kid's crazy.

[horn honking]

Move over!

Play it cool, man.

He'll move.

Turn off, Judy!

[horn blasting]

We're gonna hit them!

[woman and Judy screaming]

[car radio stops playing]

I couldn't move.

It's okay,

honey.

It's okay.

[Chuck]

How'd you like the game?

Crazy way

to k*ll time.

Haven't you caused

enough trouble?

Will you lay off?

I want to see what

the brave man's gonna do.

I'll be right back.

Steve!

♪♪

Steve, a car!

Watch this.

Okay, get out

of that car.

Sure, Daddy.

Let's hassle off

the highway, huh?

I said get out!

Crazy.

You had enough?

No.

I haven't had enough.

♪♪

♪♪

Don't get up again, Chuck.

You... you're real

cool, man.

Can't put medown.

♪♪

Now, you leave us

alone, Chuck.

I've had enough

of your wife anyway.

[car starts]

[car door opens, then closes]

My hero.

Find out where

they live.

You never give up,

do ya?

Just do what I

told you, huh?

And find out what time

he gets home from work.

Oh, Mom,

it's so beautiful.

I came in the apartment

after school,

all ready to clean,

and I found it.

Oh, I was

so surprised.

Wait till Steve sees

everything.

He's gonna flip.

I'm sure he will,

darling.

Your father called

a few minutes ago.

He opened an account

for you at the bank.

He thought it would be nice

if you bought a new wardrobe.

Oh, gee.

I think I'll wait

on the clothes, though.

But we sure could

use the money.

Oh, I don't

know what to say.

You don't have to

say anything, honey.

Your father and I want

you to be happy.

Tell Steve hello

and call your father later.

Thank him.

Okay, Mom.

I'll call after dinner.

And thanks again.

It's all right,

darling.

Talk to you later.

Well, if the boy

has as much pride

as I think he has,

Judy should be

home soon.

Well, we'll see.

[knocking on door]

Hi, honey.

How was school?

What's all this?

Isn't

it wonderful?

It was a surprise.

Where did it come from?

A belated

wedding present.

From your folks,

huh?

Uh-huh.

How'd you guess?

It's not hard.

What does that mean?

Just means we return it,

that's all.

What for?

Look, honey,

I'm not quite ready

to accept charity.

Now, when we can afford

to buy all of this stuff,

we will.

But not before.

It's not

charity.

It's a present!

And you just don't

return presents.

[door slams]

I do.

Well, I don't.

I suppose you asked

them for it, huh?

What if I did?

Look, you know how I feel

about things like this, Judy.

And you know how I feel about

having my clothes in boxes,

in a closet

stuffed and overcrowded.

Besides, I didn't like

the old stuff.

I suppose you'd like

a new house, too, hmm?

If I did,

I'd get it.

Just like that?

Just like that!

If they want to give

things to us,

there's no reason why

we shouldn't accept them.

There isn't?

No.

Unless it's

your silly pride.

Now, you listen

to me, Judy.

No, I won't!

Now, you look here!

Don't you yell

at me!

I'll yell if I want to

in my own house!

Oh, your house,

is it?

Well, forgive me.

I'll get out of it

as quick as I can.

Judy.

Don't touch me!

I'm not interested

in what you have to say.

Look, honey, I...

I have

to go to work now.

I'll be back

at 1:00.

[door opens, then closes]

Time to go home

to Mama?

Yeah.

Yeah.

[knock on door]

[louder knocking]

Hiya, doll.

What do youwant?

I just came over

to borrow a cup of sugar.

Oh, thanks.

I willcome in.

Hey, you look

real sharp

all mussed up like that.

Tell me what you're doing

here and then get out!

Ahh.

You got a real

cool pad here.

Real cool.

You know, I haven't had

a chance to talk with you

since you got

yourself married.

I dig married women.

So you told me

once before.

That proves

I mean it.

You owe me a date,

you know.

Look, Chuck,

you better get out of here.

Steve will be here

any moment.

I know, 1:00.

I got it all figured.

♪♪

I meant to tell you

how sorry I was

about our little

run-in the other day.

That's very sweet of you.

I bet you and your husband

really have kicks together.

I see married life hasn't

spoiled your aim.

There's a slight charge

for the pleasure.

[banging on door]

Hi, man.

Judy just asked me up

to have a few laughs.

So I see.

That's not true,

Steve.

He forced

his way in here.

I couldn't throw him out.

Oh, yeah,

that's right.

She did try and throw

me out.

I'm sorry you

found us like this.

Get out of here,

Chuck!

Thanks, baby.

Just for laughs, huh?

Steve, you didn't

let me explain.

You don't

have to, Judy!

It's pretty obvious,

isn't it?

Every time that kid caused

trouble, you kept us apart.

Then the furniture bit,

now this.

I've had it, Judy!

I've had it

right up to here!

In that case, I won't give

you any more trouble.

This is your house,

so I'll just get out!

Besides, I want

to go home.

[scoffs]

Well, that figures.

Baby going home

to Mama, huh?

Well, don't

forget to take

your precious furniture

with you.

Your folks made a good

investment, you know.

[door slams loudly]

[music plays on TV]

[man on TV]

Well, "The Late Show" is over.

And now this is your host,

Art Laboe,

inviting you

to "Music to Dream By"

on Channel 13.

[music plays on TV]

I don't like the way

she looks.

Since she's come home,

she's done nothing but mope.

What do you expect?

It's only been

a few days.

Give her time.

She'll get over it.

I wish she'd tell us

exactly what happened.

Well, whatever it is,

it did the trick.

Just as

you said it would.

Yes.

Just as I said

it would.

You talked to her

about the annulment?

Huh-uh.

I'm satisfied

to have her home,

where she belongs.

♪♪

[guitar music in background]

[phone ringing]

Pandora's.

Good evening.

You'll have to talk

louder, Judy.

I can't hear you.

I can't shout.

I don't want anyone

to hear me.

Steve, please,

I've got to talk with you.

Look, Judy, I'm busy,

and besides, there's...

there's nothing

to talk about.

Oh, I'm sorry

I bothered you.

♪♪

The longer you wait,

the worse it'll get.

I know,

but what can I do?

Call him, you goof.

He's probably sitting

on the phone waiting.

I tried.

He wouldn't even

talk to me.

Go to the coffee joint.

Tell him, quietly

and calmly, what happened,

and that you miss him

and want to come home.

I can't.

Why not?

Because it would

seem like begging.

And he ought to love me

enough to believe me

and come for me.

On a white horse?

Oh, boy, how corny

can you get?

This isn't the movies.

Grow up, Judy.

You're a married woman.

I know I'm married.

I'm 17,

and I'm scared.

Excuse me, could I talk

to you for a moment?

Well,

sure, kid.

What about?

Take off.

I'll see you later.

What's up?

Your husband beating you?

Please, Chuck,

this is serious.

Okay,

I'm listening.

I-- I had to move home

after what happened.

He wouldn't believe me.

If you could

just speak to him

and tell him the truth.

He won't even

talk to me.

Yeah.

And what would I

get out of it?

Chuck, I love Steve.

When I dated you,

it was just a crush.

Can't you

understand that?

Okay.

Okay.

But I think we better

all get together,

the three of us.

I have to do some work

for my dad at the studio.

I'll call Steve and tell him

to meet us there about 8:00.

You know

where it is?

Yes,

I'll be there.

Thanks, Chuck.

[school bell rings]

♪♪

Judy.

You mind telling us

where you're going?

Yes, I would mind.

You probably wouldn't

approve anyway.

Can I drive

you there?

No.

No, I can walk.

Besides, you've done

enough already.

I'm sorry, but I just

can't be happy here anymore.

I'm going back

to my own home...

and to my husband.

[door opens, then closes]

You let her go without

telling us where?

It's none

of our business.

She knows where

she's going.

Can't you see

we've made a mistake?

♪♪

Change, baby?

For a nickel?

You kidding?

Buy me a cup of coffee?

Sure, baby.

What's Steve

doing here?

Man, you're

really out to lunch.

He works here,

remember?

[cash register ringing]

Did Chuck call you?

No, why should

he call me?

I don't care

what you think of me,

but Judy's in trouble.

What are you

talking about?

She's with Chuck.

Chuck?

What's all this?

All I know is that

she's with Chuck.

He was supposed to get

the both of you together

at his old man's studio

and tell you

the whole story.

This better not be

a gag, Gina.

Now look, I've got my own

reasons for telling you.

I'm not doing you

any favors.

Well, if you're

lying to me--

I'm not lying.

I heard them

talking in school.

It's Harco Studios,

Sunset and La Brea.

♪♪

[tapping fades into music]

♪♪

[knock on door]

Well, hiya, babe.

You're right

on time, I see.

Is Steve here yet?

Oh, he'll be

a little late.

Well, come on in.

Well, I think

I better--

Now, he said he had

to do a few things

around

the coffee joint,

but he'll be here.

Come on in.

Would you like

to sit down?

Now, how about

a drink?

No, thanks.

I think I'll have

one myself.

What time did Steve

say he'd come?

Don't worry,

he'll show.

I'll even pour him

a drink.

See that picture

on the wall there?

That's a publicity painting

from "The Screaming Skull."

My old man made more

money on that picture

than on any of them.

You look

real sharp tonight.

If this couch

could only talk,

it'd be a real gas.

Leave me alone.

You don't think

I got you here

just for a gab session,

do you?

Oh, man,

I'm not that square.

What do you mean?

You think I really

called him?

You're the only chick

that ever gave me the air.

Well, I don't think

I'm that bad.

Wanna play?

Besides...

you're married now.

Makes it

more interesting.

Yeah, come to

think of it,

kind of

like a challenge.

[Judy screaming]

♪♪

♪♪

Come on, baby, there's

no where to go up there.

Look, why don't you

come on down, huh?

Come on down.

I'll take you home.

Or maybe I'll just have

to come to you, huh?

♪♪

[Judy screaming]

[Judy screaming]

Stay back or I'll jump.

It's awful hard down there.

I got time.

Maybe you'll

change your mind.

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

Chuck, please!

[Judy]

Steve, come up here!

Leave her alone, Chuck!

Stay away

from her, Chuck.

I'm warning you now,

stay away from her!

What's going on here?

Chuck!

[Chuck]

Look, I'm warning you,

stay back.

Get away, Steve.

Get away!

Let her go.

Get away.

Look out, Chuck!

Look out!

[engine whirring]

[Chuck]

I can't stop it.

I can't stop it!

I can't--

Look out for

that high voltage!

[Chuck]

I can't... stop it!

[loud electrical buzzing]

[Chuck shrieking]

[Chuck screaming]

[Judy screaming]

How old are you,

Mrs. Redding?

17.

A little young to be

married, aren't you?

Yes, I am.

Well, I guess

that's it.

You kids get

home all right?

Yes, sir, I...

I think so.

♪♪

[lion roaring]