A King in New York

We want the head of Shahdov!

Where is he?

He's gone! To the treasury!

Traitor! Thief! He's taken everything.

Your Majesty, say a few words to the American people.

Just a moment.

- Who are you? - His Majesty's Ambassador.

- Jaume! - Your Majesty!

Glad to see you alive and well.

We fooled them!

Come on, break it up, get a move on!

- My securities, are they safe? - Turned over to Dr Voudel.

He says as your Prime Minister, he has charge of everything.

Him? I wouldn't trust that crooked...

There he is!

Your Majesty!

- My securities, where are they? - Safely deposited.

In my name?

We cannot discuss that here. First we must get rid of the press.

This way please.

Smile, Your Majesty!

One over here!

- Another one here! - One serious.

Please gentlemen, no more pictures.

His Majesty King Shahdov has been through a bloody revolution.

I hope you will keep this interview as brief as possible.

Your questions, please.

I understand you got away with all the loot.

If you're referring to what legally belongs to His Majesty's government,

documents were transferred out of the reach of revolutionary thieves.

Where are they?

That question is of a private nature and cannot be answered.

You may answer.

They are safely deposited in a bank.

- In whose name? - That is also of a private nature.

You may answer.

As P.M. Of His Majesty's Government in exile,

they are in my name

until His Majesty deems fit to have them otherwise.

Then I think I'll have them otherwise.

Be calm, Your Majesty. First you must pass through Immigration.

Any further questions?

How about this controversy over atomic energy?

Ladies and gentlemen, that's how I lost my throne.

I wanted atomic energy for domestic use

but my ministers wanted atomic bombs.

Nevertheless, I have nuclear plans that will revolutionize modern life

and bring about a Utopia undreamed of!

Your Majesty, if I might interrupt, the Immigration Officer is waiting.

- I beg your pardon. - This way, Sir.

That will be all, gentlemen.

Here, Sir, for the fingerprinting.

Your right hand please, Sir.

Your Majesty, won't you say a few words to the American people?

I am deeply moved by your warm friendship and hospitality.

This big-hearted nation has already demonstrated its noble generosity

to those who seek a refuge from tyranny. Thank you.

Here are the funds of the treasury, Sir.

I hope this will allay your suspicions.

You should have said anxiety and saved us both embarrassment.

Is this all there was in the treasury?

- That is all, Sir. - No wonder we had a revolution.

- Where are the books and records? - They were left behind.

I see.

So the funds and securities are deposited in the First National?

- That is right, Sir. - Then let's go there.

It's too late now, Your Majesty. The banks are closed.

Is that all, Sir?

Yes Dr Voudel, but make yourself available at 10 tomorrow morning.

- That's when the banks open? - Yes, Sir.

Why didn't he tell you he'd taken the funds of the treasury?

I don't know and I don't care.

But the press will accuse you.

A King is accused of many things, Jaume.

Your Majesty, you must remember...

Remember! After what I've been through I want to forget.

Tonight I want the light and the frivolous.

- I want to see the town. - Steady, Sir, steady!

Jaume, if you knew what it means to breathe this free air!

This wonderful, wonderful America!

Its youth! Its genius! Its vitality!

The glamour of it all! New York! America!

When I think of a million dollars

Tears come to my eyes

I think of all the blue...

- Would you like to go to a movie? - Love it.

I got shoes

I got shoes Shoes to step on all your blues.

When you do that rock and roll with me tonight

Seems noisier here than outside.

It'll be quieter in a moment when the picture comes on.

You're not well Take a pill

Do you think this sort of thing is healthy?

Gee, that sends me!

She bit me!

Completely insane.

First row? Isn't this rather close?

It's the best we could get, Sir.

Who's there?

Leonard!

I've gotta kill ya honey.

It's for ya own good.

Missed!

It's no use, honey.

Our love has no place in this world.

That isn't true. We can go to Denmark.

Stick 'em up! This is it!

Let's go.

This way, Sir.

I'll get you a waiter.

This is more agreeable. Not so noisy.

Thank you very much.

- What are you having? - I don't know.

I think I'll have some caviar.

- What will you have? - I'll have the same.

Caviar.

Caviar!

How?

Look!

Caviar!

I think I'll have something else.

Have you any turtle soup?

Turtle soup, yes.

Turtle soup. Two.

Who?

Turtle!

Turtle! Turtle!

Soup!

Good morning Mr and Mrs America and all the ships at sea.

This is the 10 o'clock edition of the news.

King Shahdov, dethroned Monarch of Estrovia,

who escaped his country with the treasury, arrives in America.

King Shahdov brings to the States a vast fortune and his atomic plans

in the hopes of revolutionizing modern life

and bringing about a Utopia.

Your Majesty, Voudel checked out last night and left for South America!

- Call up the bank! - I did.

They said all funds had been withdrawn the day you arrived.

He's stolen everything!

Then we shall expose him as a thief and a scoundrel.

It's no use. We have no records, no legal claim.

We're broke, Jaume.

You still have your atomic plans.

Blueprints. It'll be difficult financing blueprints.

To think you're accused of absconding with the treasury!

I'd sooner be thought a successful crook than a destitute monarch.

Very well.

Her Majesty's arrived and is on her way up.

Not a word to anyone that we're broke.

Your Majesty,

may I say that what small fortune I have is entirely at your disposal.

Jaume, dear Jaume.

If we can get finance for these atomic plans,

we'll have all the money we want.

Irene!

- When did you arrive? - An hour ago. I flew in from Paris.

- Alone? - Yes.

It's all horrible.

Well, at least I still have a head on my shoulders.

- How is your family? - Very well, thank you.

Good! Are you staying long?

I'd like to return to Paris as soon as possible.

Very well.

I won't keep you longer than necessary. After what's happened,

I think we ought to come to some understanding.

Irene, we've always been friends.

Good friends, if nothing more.

Always been honest with each other,

and as you know, our marriage was an affair of the State.

You were not happy and naturally

you not being happy, neither was I.

I was to blame for that.

Nonsense!

You were young

and very much in love.

Unfortunately, not with me.

No, neither was to blame. It was the Throne

and now the Throne no longer exists.

You want a divorce?

I want you to be happy.

I'll do whatever you wish.

I only wish to end the hapless years you spent with me.

They were by no means hapless.

Then let's call them years of a friendly misalliance.

Cheer up! Let me order you some lunch.

Why is life so complicated?

How dull it would be if it weren't.

Main office.

Give me room service, please.

Room service.

Will you send up a menu?

Good heavens!

Come in!

Telegram, Sir.

Gracious! I thought it was the menu.

Excuse me.

From that Cromwell woman again about dinner this evening.

- You're definitely not going? - Definitely.

There's one thing we haven't discussed. Alimony.

I don't need it. I'm quite rich, you know that.