A Bundle of Bliss
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Year Published: 1940
Country of Origin: United States
Description: 16mm Film - A Bundle of Bliss - USA 1940 Directed by: Del Lord Written by: Ewart Adamson and Ben Roberts Cinematography by: Henry Freulich Starring: Andy Clyde, Esther Howard, Dorothy Appleby, Fred Kelsey, Eugene Anderson Jr., Bruce Bennett, Vernon Dent, Blanche Payson, John Tyrrell et al. On her way home from a trip, Andy's wife sends him a telegram telling him she is going to give him something he has wanted 'since we've been married.' Jumping to the conclusion that she is going to have a baby, Andy has the guest room redecorated as a nursery. When his wife comes home and delivers authentic Scottish bagpipes, Andy is pleased with the gift, but disappointed it is not the child he so badly wants. These opening scenes are played for comedy (Andy hearing the noise from the bagpipes, which are wrapped in a blanket, and reacting comically), but there is also an underlying poignancy. While his wife appears to take things in stride and accept them, the narrative tells us that this isn't the first time Andy has redecorated the room in anticipation of a child on the way. It's a nice contrast between the wild comedy and slapstick of the rest of the film that makes you realize how much having a baby means to him. The transition of poignancy to comedy is nicely handled by director Del Lord. Andy is shown walking the streets, still glum about yet another disappointment. Spotting an unattended baby in a buggy, he starts to play with the child. Director Lord transitions to slapstick when a boy riding a bicycle bumps Andy, who falls down and knocks into the carriage, causing it to roll down the street. Andy chases after it and catches up to it at a construction site. The mother shows up, accusing him of kidnapping, and a nearby cop comes along. While the mother believes Andy's stammering explanation, and is understanding, the cop does not and threatens to take Andy to jail... Auf dem Heimweg von einer Reise schickt Andys Frau ihm ein Telegramm, in dem sie ihm mitteilt, dass sie ihm etwas schenken wird, was er sich 'seit wir verheiratet sind' gewünscht hat. Andy schließt daraus, dass sie ein Baby erwartet, und lässt das Gästezimmer in ein Kinderzimmer umdekorieren. Als seine Frau nach Hause kommt und einen echten schottischen Dudelsack bringt, freut sich Andy über das Geschenk, ist aber enttäuscht, dass es nicht das Kind ist, das er sich so sehr wünscht. Diese Eröffnungsszenen sind komödiantisch inszeniert (Andy hört das Geräusch des Dudelsacks, der in eine Decke eingewickelt ist, und reagiert komisch), aber es gibt auch eine unterschwellige Ergriffenheit. Während seine Frau die Dinge zu akzeptieren scheint, erfährt man, dass Andy nicht zum ersten Mal das Zimmer in Erwartung eines Kindes umdekoriert hat. Es ist ein schöner Kontrast zu der wilden Komik und dem Slapstick des restlichen Films, der einem bewusst macht, wie viel ihm die Geburt eines Kindes bedeutet. Der Übergang von der Rührseligkeit zur Komödie wird von Regisseur Del Lord sehr gut umgesetzt. Andy wird gezeigt, wie er durch die Straßen geht, immer noch mürrisch über eine weitere Enttäuschung. Als er ein unbeaufsichtigtes Baby in einem Kinderwagen entdeckt, beginnt er mit dem Kind zu spielen. Regisseur Lord geht zum Slapstick über, als ein Junge auf einem Fahrrad Andy anrempelt, der stürzt und gegen den Wagen stößt, so dass dieser die Straße hinunterrollt. Andy jagt ihm hinterher und holt ihn an einer Baustelle ein. Die Mutter taucht auf und beschuldigt ihn der Entführung, woraufhin ein Polizist in der Nähe auftaucht. Während die Mutter Andys stammelnde Erklärung glaubt und Verständnis zeigt, tut der Polizist das nicht und droht Andy mit dem Gefängnis...
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foreign [Applause] Scotch plant and this bagpipe is a bargain at that price I'm sure it's just what my husband has always wanted he's a Scotchman you know well it's a bargain even to a Scotchman yes well well I'll take them all right returning Day After Tomorrow a great surprise for you something you've wanted ever since we were married something you've wanted ever since we were married [Music] [Music] say aren't you finished yet now don't get excited Mr Clyde everything's ready yes but my wife will be here in a minute so what don't be silly man this telegrams explains the nose in your face something you've wanted ever since we were married that means only one thing I'm uh that's what I think baseball baseball [Music] and skates Mr Clyde infants don't play with toys like these just in case it's a daughter my wife and my baby brilliant coming mother father is coming perfect [Music] oh neomites really happened what are you talking about as if you didn't know my present can I uh can I hold it come on is it yours oh I got you I ain't got you control yourself I'm all right Ma I'm just just a little nervous you know I oh I ribbon you dressed it all up for a month huh [Music] I see foreign you mean you're you're not a there's no way baby of course not silly [Music] um [Music] another hope Dash to work no bundle bridge to seem to sleep [Music] Teddy [Music] oh [Music] oh oh now imagine trying you little darling you watch them [Music] a little monkeys [Music] nice baby keep quiet [Music] why are you [Music] baby baby wait for me [Music] maybe wait for me baby [Music] oh hey what's the matter with you [Music] baby baby are you all right hey you enjoyed it huh oh did you scare me come to Uncle Andy [Music] my baby come dealing baby daddy you don't get 20 years for this oh I wouldn't shoot a baby hi Mandy five I live right over there in 110 Maple Street oh she is my father the next address will be the big house kidnapper no no no the baby started to cry and I started a rocket just like this WOW goodbye I tell you we're buying a bicycle bumped into me and not to Carriage right out of my hand I believe him officer he has a nice kind of face he looks like a hardened criminal commune but if you won't press the charges I can't do anything but if I ever catch you with another baby even my own don't make me laugh now she here I won't stand here being saucered by a public servant that's it I'll give you I know that's where are you [Music] oh now who Could That Be I'm coming I'm coming oh we'll see who it is [Music] all right I'm coming [Music] start stop a baby a real life baby well where did you find it Andy on the doorstep you're horrible you little rascal you where is one of your cards been to the blanket my card how to get there I wonder I know how much you love the baby you proved that today she's yours goodbye jeans this is yours she is yours no baby don't look at me like that now you know that child really doesn't belong to me either how dare you deny your own child what she even looks like you looks like me oh don't be ridiculous How can any child look it does give me those give me those see that's one of ours my glasses and a piece of fired off your sleeve I'm gonna die at your child [Music] uh not your Jose well that still doesn't prove anything it proves polygamy you'll take that baby back to his mother in the morning you you kindergarten Casanova oh okay why are you a little homewrecker yo I ain't mad at you [Music] we gotta find your mama that's all we'll find out [Music] completion I can't take you out like this either rest me yeah what what do I oh I'll be right back don't go away [Music] hey you what why hello you heard me what's in the sack and the the shade this one yeah whatever just some junk yeah did you say oh yeah what's the idea I'm a conservous I was just practicing it sure sounds like a baby to me do it again sure I will uh now listen you see I can't always do it I gotta be in the mode you come around some other time maybe next new year or so or at about two o'clock [Music] I was in the mood sounded just like a baby you could afford me I sure did and could uh or Austin I wouldn't fool you you better not because it can't be done sure it can sure hey you oh [Music] [Music] come on we let the welfare people take the home okay [Music] find me it was my fault [Music] oh you never know how to do your shopping and don't worry I'll take good care of the baby come on [Music] hello there my sink cry it's back how'd you get back here who brought you back you go before the policeman gets here quiet oh goodbye and again how do you do Andy where do you think you're going I'm taking this baby back to his mother like you told me oh don't be a fool this is a neighbor's baby [Laughter] my baby this is my husband we catch up our differences we want our baby back where's my baby how should I know of it oh you're a baby uh I turned out to be clean and cracked what I mean I sent it strolled out to be clean and fresh I think you're trying to pull something on us you have that baby back here in 10 minutes or I'll let the cops on you the cops yeah stay around here I'll bring the baby right back I hope excuse me opposed [Music] babies dancing some hundreds Millions now I wish little one is mine are you my baby no you're my baby foreign [Music] [Music] okay you a little rest for you well now look who's here why hello now a two cute ah give Uncle Glenda because I wish you belong to me you're a fine good boy yes you are yes you are [Laughter] laughs you are oh my glad to see you come on let's go home tomorrow after it's a baby oh my goodness I sure wish I could take you over with me actually I know that boys come on [Music] somebody somebody get me quick ah help help help help I'm going I'm going oh you got me get me get me in there [Music] I'm all right I'm all right you got it so you try to jump out of a window to get away from me eh sure I did no you old fool don't you see I'm just crazy about babies if you're so crazy about babies why don't you adopt one adopt one I got one that's what I'll do my family oh boy well so long [Music] one two three four five six seven eight they're all here [Applause] I'll take you along too yeah man
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