:24:06
Have you seen this, Oliver?
:24:14
I've certainly picked a fine time
to build myself a big new house, didn't I?
:24:19
I sometimes think I was born
with a genius...
:24:22
...an absolute genius...
:24:25
...for doing the wrong thing.
:24:31
Since Mr. Maine feels that his career
will be benefited by a change...
:24:37
...we do not wish to stand in his way.
Unquote.
:24:41
When contacted...
:24:42
...the star said that he would announce
his future plans at a later date...
:24:47
The wheel goes round and round...
:24:50
...and if you just wait long enough...
:24:53
...it's finally your turn.
:24:57
Don't take that down, Miss Willer,
I was just talking to myself.
:25:00
That's okay. I'm in the mood
where you can make...
:25:03
...more than your usual quota of mistakes.
:25:06
Read that whole thing back to me,
will you?
:25:08
"The Oliver Niles Studio announced
this morning that it has granted...
:25:12
"...Norman Maine's request
for a cancellation of his contract.
:25:16
"'This step was taken with deep regret,'
said Mr. Niles...
:25:20
"'... and marks the end of a long
and happy relationship...
:25:23
"'... but since Mr. Maine feels his career
will be benefited by a change..."'
:25:50
Yes. This is Malibu 29010.
:25:52
- Is Miss Lester there, please?
- No, she isn't.
:25:55
- Who's this? The butler?
- No, this isn't the butler.
:25:58
Is that you, Norman?
This is Artie Carver. How are you?