:20:02
Ought to be arrested,
every one of those hoodlums.
:20:06
It seems to me you're taking this
very calmly, Jerry.
:20:10
Your own son almost murdered
in cold blood.
:20:14
The way I figure, it's a fine tribute
to Georgie's acting.
:20:17
The way he plays the part,
every tough kid...
:20:20
...will want to take a punch
at Peck's Bad Boy.
:20:23
What? Have I gotta go
through that every night?
:20:26
Yes. And matinees Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
:20:31
Georgie, those boys did you
a great favor...
:20:34
...and they saved me a lot of trouble.
:20:37
Most actors give their whole lives
to their profession without scoring a hit.
:20:41
You're lucky.
You're a hit at the age of 13.
:20:44
I've been in this business a long time.
I've never met a performer...
:20:48
...who in the long run wouldn't rather
be a great guy than a great actor.
:20:52
That is, until I made your acquaintance.
:20:55
Can't I be both?
:20:57
Chances are, the way you're going,
you won't be either.
:21:01
If the hoodlums don't get you,
a committee of actors will.
:21:04
Actors are considered a very bad risk
by insurance companies.
:21:09
Any actor with a conceit like yours,
we just couldn't afford the premium.
:21:14
What your father really means
is you're too sensitive.
:21:18
You're too anxious to make good.
:21:20
You love the theater too much.
:21:23
Oh, I know you can improve
if you want to.
:21:26
Sure I can. Just watch me.
:21:29
From now on, I'm Peck's Bad Boy
only from 8:30 till 11 in the evening.
:21:33
- That's a boy, Georgie.
- I promise, Mother.
:21:36
And don't forget, Wednesdays
and Saturdays, 2:30 till 5.
:21:40
Yes, sir. And the other 21 and a half hours,
I pattern myself after Dad.
:21:46
Well, you could find a better example,
but that's the general idea.
:21:52
Jerry, what do you know!
Ed Albee's coming backstage to see you.
:21:56
- Albee!
- Albee! That's B.F. Keys' partner.
:21:59
That's bigtime vaudeville!
We're big time!