: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?
:26:03
Say, as long as I've got you on the phone,
anything new with you?
:26:06
Have you made a deal
at any other studio yet?
:26:08
No, nothing new with me at all, Artie.
:26:14
Is it true that you're trying to get Vicki
to leave the studio...
:26:17
...because you're sore at Niles
for settling your contract?
:26:20
No, it isn't true.
And don't you start that rumor going.
:26:24
Okay, Norman, don't get sore.
I was just trying to help.
:26:28
Just trying to get your name in the papers.
:26:31
Anyway, what I called you for was
I've been trying to get an interview...
:26:36
... with Vicki for two weeks
and she's always busy.
:26:39
How about you giving an old pal a break
and speaking to her for me?
:26:43
Sure, I'll ask her, Artie.
:26:45
Fine.
:26:46
I'll put a squib in the column that you're
cooking up an independent deal someplace.
:26:51
It won't fool anybody, but let them know
you're alive. 'Bye now.
:26:55
'Bye.