The Lady in Red

In the heart of little old New York

you'll find a thoroughfare

it's the part of little old New York

that runs into Times Square

A crazy quilt that Wall Street Jack built

if you've got a little time to spare

I'd like to take you there

come and meet those dancing feet

it's a song that I love the melody of

Get out, out!

Never shall harbor an unclean thought.

Ye too shall be smitten by it, yeah.

Ye too shall descend into the lake of fire!

Satan may assume a pleasin' form

to lead us into damnation, oh many...

Father!

I'm bringin' the eggs into town.

Anything you want, 'sides your medicine?

Better hustle your tail back here,

you got them pullets to tend to!

Yeah.

Sexy ladies from the '80s

who are indiscreet

They're side by side, they're glorified

where the underworld can meet the elite

naughty, gaudy, bawdy, sporty 42nd

What are you lookin' at, sister?

Uh, I was just admiring your dress.

Yours ain't bad either.

Okay, on the running board.

You're going for a little spin.

Get slow, so I can hit the tires!

Okay, Patience, you've done your bit.

We're gonna slow down.

When I say jump, you jump lively; You understand?

Jump!

What's your name, miss?

Franklin, Polly Franklin.

You ever see a picture

of John Dillinger, Miss Franklin?

Not yet...

Will you hold up, in good time?

Wasn't Dillinger, it wasn't his style.

I didn't get a good look at none of these fellas.

So, there's a possibility it could've been his gang, huh?

All right...

I think you fellas have got enough for now,

the girl's all confused.

If anything breaks, I'll send a runner down the hotel.

Aw...

Hey!

Oh, you scared me.

Hey, little girl that was just hangin'

with the Dillinger gang, scared of me?

- I never said I... - Jake Lingle Chicago tribune.

I'd like to interview you.

- I gotta get home. - Well,

we can talk on your way.

Oh, uh, I need a picture of you for the story.

Oh, I don't know.

It's a, hey,

it's a shame the way you ruined your dress like that.

It's beautiful.

I never had nothin' like it before.

You're beautiful.

Have you ever had a man?

Had one?

No.

You're kiddin', at your age?

Do you ever want one?

You want somebody to hold you in their arms?

Talk sweet to you?

My father... - Now.

You can't be his little girl forever.

You know what men and women can do together?

They say it's supposed to hurt.

Not with me, honey, not with me.

it hurt me.

It still hurts.

That's 'cause you tensed up.

You gotta learn to roll with it, same as anything.

Now what happens?

Uh, now's the time for all good little girls

to go home to their daddies.

I uh, I gotta crackin' on that story.

You forget somethin'?

You forgot to take my picture.

I'm out of film.

Rejoice

rejoice

they robbed a bank, father.

Lord!

Ah, no!

Where ya headed?

Chicago.

You have a minute?

You okay?

I'm gettin' dizzy.

You gotta become part of the machine.

Do everything in rhythm, it goes easy.

I promise.

Hey, what's he like?

Patek?

He's a first-class putz.

Be careful if he gets too friendly, you'll end up like Mae.

She don't seem to object.

Gave up that right a long time ago.

Hey you, cut out the jaw action!

This ain't no tearoom.

You're not doin' so hot, new girl.

I'm just gettin' used to this machine.

Yeah, well don't make excuses, just do it right.

And you, girlie, you keep your yap closed.

'Cause I got my eye on you.

You don't put out more'n that, he'll can you.

Hey, you'll get better, just hang on.

Oh, thanks.

Rose Shimkus.

Polly Franklin.

Okay, ladies, tools out; It's payday.

Oh, what's your name, new girl?

Polly Franklin.

Well, it's like this, Polly.

You only got a day's pay in here.

But um, I can be a very good friend to have.

You wanna be my friend, Polly?

All you gotta do is

stay on the good side of me, you understand?

Yeah, I think so.

Of course you do, all the girls understand.

You want some more?

Do you want more?

What'd I do to you?

You damn well, you little twitch,

you better keep your hands off of him!

Hey, what?

She means patek, her meal ticket.

Butt out, kike!

Is it really worth it, Mae?

Couple pennies more a week?

Just better tell her to stay clear of him.

Or I'll cut her fucking heart out.

Can you believe that?

Fightin' over a worm like Patek?

Yeah.

You okay?

Yeah, I'll be all right.

So where are you stayin', honey?

Oh, here and there, I'll find a place.

Yeah?

What are you gonna use for cash?

Well, I got a job now, so.

Eh, you'll be makin'

six, seven bucks a week.

You got the world by the balls.

Oh, oh!

Oh!

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize it was a death trap.

Where are we gonna put it?

There's plenty of room.

Uh...

I'd like to ask you some questions

about Rose Shimkus.

What about her?

Oh, what she does, who she talks to.

- You guys cops? - Sort of.

Well sort of ain't good enough.

Don't get tough with us, sister.

Easy now, Red, it "ain't the time."

You tell your roommate that a couple of gentlemen

from the industrial squad called, she'll understand.

She shouldn't be workin', she looks bad.

That's her lookout.

Oh my god.

Shimkus, get back to your machine!

What the hell is this?

What did you do, honey, what did you do?

He said it wasn't his.

He said he'd deny it in court.

Hey.

Hey, open up in there!

- Beat it! - Don't push your luck girlie.

Get her an ambulance.

Ambulance?

Okay, ladies, show's over; Come on, back to work!

Let's go, let's go, move it!

Everybody, come on!

These girls are nothin' but trouble.

Half of 'em are bolshevik bitches.

You understand?

We have it under...

Hey, wait a second, let go of me!

Hey you!

I said back to your machine!

You got rid of both of them, didn't you, patek?

You sent Mae to the hospital and Rose to the red squad.

We're all replaceable, ain't we, patek?

You're fired, sweetheart, talk a walk.

Oh yeah, somebody don't want your grubby paws on 'em,

they lose their job!