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  • (FINGERS SNAPPING RHYTHMICALLY)

  • They're creepy and they're kooky

  • Mysterious and spooky

  • They're altogether ooky

  • The Addams family

  • The house is a museum

  • When people come to see 'em

  • They really are a scream

  • The Addams family

  • MAN: Neat.

  • Sweet.

  • Petite.

  • So get a witch's shawl on

  • ♪ A broomstick you can crawl on

  • We're gonna pay a call on

  • The Addams family

  • (GRUNTING)

  • Lovely day, isn't it?

  • Yes.

  • The chill goes right through you.

  • Look at them.

  • Oh, they have such good times together.

  • Well, here we are.

  • Is this the Addams house?

  • Yep. Are you sure this is the place you wanna go to?

  • Why, yes.

  • Okay. You know, it's not too late.

  • I could still take you back into town

  • and turn you over to those Travelers Aid.

  • No, thank you.

  • Okay, lady.

  • (FOGHORN SOUNDING)

  • I wonder who that could be?

  • It may not be a who. It may be a what.

  • You optimist.

  • A relative.

  • Morticia? It's me.

  • Cousin Melancholia!

  • Oh, darling!

  • Gomez, you remember Melancholia.

  • Who could forget that face?

  • I know I should have called,

  • but everything happened so fast.

  • Everything?

  • It's Fred.

  • My intended.

  • He jilted you.

  • Well, I can't really say.

  • He just took back his ring, sold his farm

  • and joined the Foreign Legion.

  • That is kind of indefinite.

  • I just didn't know what to do.

  • I'm glad you came to us in your hour of trial.

  • And you remember Mama?

  • I always said that you'd grow up to be a beauty.

  • Oh, Mama, you haven't changed a bit.

  • And you haven't lost a bit of your looks.

  • The vain old thing takes hours to get herself together.

  • It certainly shows.

  • Darling, why don't you go upstairs and freshen up

  • and we'll talk it all over later.

  • Follow me.

  • Oh.

  • It's so good to be where you feel at home.

  • I'd better make her a nice hot cup of henbane juice.

  • MORTICIA: Thank you, Mama.

  • Gomez, is there anything we can do to help Melancholia?

  • Well, if we can't help her, who can?

  • We have to find her a man.

  • But where?

  • Darling, you have so many vast business interests,

  • you must know someone.

  • Well, let's see now.

  • There's old Charlie Carlisle the accountant.

  • No, he's dead.

  • He wouldn't be right.

  • Melancholia needs someone dashing, handsome, charming.

  • Like you, darling.

  • Carinito, you're really making it tough.

  • Now, now, now, Cleopatra,

  • you're much too young to take tea.

  • GOMEZ: Yes, indeed. That's right.

  • Mmm-hmm.

  • Well, she'd make a perfect wife.

  • Yes, I see.

  • Uh-huh.

  • Well, then, it's obvious I have the wrong number.

  • Any luck?

  • Seven refusals.

  • Fortunately, three of them were wrong numbers.

  • We just have to keep trying.

  • What about Ed Franzen, the fellow who works at the monument company?

  • Much too flighty.

  • You're right.

  • Even when he's carving those inscriptions he can't stop giggling.

  • Darling, have you tried your salt mine?

  • No, by Jove!

  • They used to have a pretty lively crowd down there.

  • I just know this is gonna work.

  • It's got to, I'm running out of companies.

  • Hello? Sutton? Addams here.

  • Say, we've got a ravishing young cousin here

  • who's just dying for some company.

  • Oh, well, thanks anyway.

  • Keep the salt rolling.

  • Nothing?

  • Nothing.

  • But don't despair, we'll find someone.

  • How about a marriage broker?

  • Capital idea! I know just the one.

  • Hasty Marriage.

  • Mmm-hmm.

  • The same one we got for Cousin Gripe.

  • Hasty Marriage?

  • How are you fixed for grooms?

  • Really?

  • He says they've got a complete selection.

  • How romantic.

  • Tell them to send over a few,

  • and then Melancholia can take her pick.

  • How about sending over a few samples?

  • Oh, you know, one tall, one short, one fat, one thin.

  • Uh, uh, better make that two thins.

  • The name is Addams.

  • (PHONE CLICKS)

  • Hello?

  • Hello?

  • I think we were disconnected.

  • It's just as well. I think we should get one of our own.

  • You're right, we should.

  • Lurch.

  • Oh, dear, not Lurch.

  • He's such a playboy.

  • That's all an act. You'll see.

  • (GONG RESOUNDING)

  • You rang?

  • Lurch, have you ever given thought to

  • the blissful joys of marriage?

  • (GROANING)

  • You see? Underneath that devil-may-care, he's a sentimental softie.

  • Lurch, we have a lovely girl for you.

  • Sweet, soft and soulful.

  • I thought you wanted him for Melancholia.

  • I'm talking about Melancholia.

  • (GROANING)

  • Now, now, Lurch, control yourself.

  • You mustn't appear overanxious.

  • Now, about the wedding date.

  • (GROANING)

  • Obviously he prefers a long engagement.

  • Nonsense.

  • Two people so ideally suited. Why wait?

  • How about eloping tonight?

  • Please.

  • Well, it is a bit hasty. How about tomorrow night?

  • We'll all go together.

  • We'll make it a combination elopement and picnic.

  • (GROANING)

  • Darling, somehow I don't think Lurch takes to the idea of an elopement.

  • All right, forget the elopement, we'll just go on the picnic.

  • It's a lovely idea!

  • But I do believe Melancholia would rather be married.

  • No.

  • By Jove, Morticia, I'm beginning to believe you were right.

  • He is a playboy.

  • Very well, Lurch, you may go.

  • But, remember, there will never be another Melancholia.

  • Never.

  • (SIGHING)

  • They would have made a lovely couple.

  • I just love weddings.

  • They always make me cry.

  • Oh, thank you, Thing.

  • Thing?

  • Have you ever given thought to the blissful joys of marriage?

  • The Things of today.

  • Forget it.

  • I think Melancholia would prefer a professional man.

  • A doctor. Or a lawyer.

  • HARVEY: No, no, no. Not me.

  • I will not go back to that Addams house, never.

  • But a deal like this.

  • Think of your wife and children.

  • I have no wife and children.

  • Then think of mine.

  • This deal could mean millions.

  • Not worth it.

  • Come on now, Harvey, you have to.

  • This is the chief reason I brought you back into the firm.

  • You're the only lawyer in our office who's had any contact with them.

  • I would rather have contact with a nest of scorpions.

  • Oh, come on, now.

  • So the family is a little eccentric.

  • The point is we have a job to do.

  • If it means going back to that house, I am not going to do it.

  • What am I asking you to do?

  • An important client wants something Addams has.

  • All you have to do is go over there and discuss it with him.

  • Go on, make an appointment.

  • I knew I could depend on you.

  • Mr. Addams, please.

  • Oh, he's not home? The whole family's gone on a world cruise?

  • The whole family's gone on a world

  • cruise.

  • Try it now.

  • First I need a good stiff drink.

  • It's no use, I can't find a man anywhere.

  • Oh, poor Melancholia.

  • Doomed to spinsterhood.

  • (WHIMPERS)

  • Oh, Melancholia, darling,

  • we were just talking about you.

  • I know. Nobody wants me.

  • Oh, what nonsense.

  • No. I'm cursed.

  • Fred isn't the first tragedy in my life.

  • I got as far as the altar with Elmer.

  • What happened?

  • I got there but Elmer didn't.

  • He just ran off.

  • Foreign Legion?

  • South America.

  • That is better climate.

  • Well, darling, it's obvious.

  • They felt unworthy.

  • (TELEPHONE RINGING)

  • Hello?

  • Yes, this is Mrs. Addams speaking.

  • Oh, hello, Mr. Harvey.

  • Just a moment.

  • Darling, it's that nice young lawyer, Mr. Harvey.

  • He wants to talk to you.

  • Not now, this is all too disturbing.

  • Mr. Harvey, I'm afraid Mr. Addams can't come to the phone right now.

  • He's involved in a little family problem.

  • Oh, I see. Well, I'm sure an old bachelor like myself can't be of any help.

  • Bye.

  • It's no use.

  • He didn't even get on the phone.

  • Your problem is solved.

  • Mama! What in the world?

  • Love dust. Don't you remember?

  • Worked wonders for you and Gomez.

  • Oh, of course. How thoughtful of you, Mama.

  • It'll bring the men howling.

  • Are you sure?

  • Well, we'd better use a double dose.

  • There, that ought to do it.

  • Thank you, Mama.

  • (CRYING)

  • What's so funny?

  • Gomez, she's crying.

  • Oh.

  • Darling, don't you worry, we'll find you a man.

  • You may have to lower your standards a bit.

  • Oh, I feel just awful bothering you two.

  • And interfering with your business.

  • You probably offended that man.

  • Oh, no, Mr. Harvey's very understanding,

  • even though he is a bachelor.

  • Yes, he's a very...

  • Bachelor!

  • Bachelor!

  • (RINGING)

  • Yes?

  • Oh, of course.

  • (WHISPERING) Mr. Addams.

  • Look, I don't want to impose.

  • Impose?

  • My dear fellow, to you the Addams home is Liberty Hall.

  • It's just a little business matter.

  • Excellent. Plan to stay all evening.

  • Thank you.

  • Well, how does it look?

  • Wonderful.

  • Mr. Harvey is a very suave, sophisticated man.

  • So let's get rid of these homey things, shall we?

  • You can wear anything of mine that you like.

  • Oh, they're gorgeous!

  • Oh, Cousin Morticia, y-you're too generous.

  • Darling, what's family for?

  • Now come along to the mirror.

  • I want to pluck your eyebrows.

  • When I finish with you you won't recognize yourself.

  • Uh, is Mr. Harvey a real good friend of yours?

  • Oh, yes.

  • He's a little bit shy and reserved.

  • I'm afraid you'll have to take him in hand.

  • In both hands.

  • Are you sure he'll come?

  • He's probably

  • dying to come.

  • (DOOR CREAKING)

  • They're not home. Well, some other time.

  • Harvey, old man!

  • (CHUCKLING)

  • So good to see you again.

  • Nice to be back.

  • Lurch, a drink for our friend.

  • Oh, thank you, I--I--I'm not thirsty.

  • Nonsense, it's something special.

  • The Vat '68.

  • Look, Mr. Addams, I don't wanna take up your time.

  • I know you're a very busy man.

  • But all we want is an option

  • on an itty-bitty, worthless piece of African land you've got.

  • Worthless? With all those fine subterranean bat caves?

  • Come, come, Harvey, you're not talking to a child.

  • Ah, here we are.

  • Superb.

  • Really, I--I don't want any of that.

  • Please, Harvey, I never drink alone.

  • Besides, you look as though you can use a drink.

  • You must've had a pretty hard day.

  • Oh, the day was all right. It's the night.

  • Well, drink up, there's plenty more.

  • I'll bet.

  • (FLUSHING)

  • (GURGLING)

  • It really hits the spot.

  • Harvey, you're not drinking.

  • Wait. Now we have something to drink to.

  • To the ladies.

  • Ever seen two lovelier girls?

  • I know the one on the right is your wife.

  • But what is... Who's the other one?

  • GOMEZ: That's Mrs. Addams' cousin, Melancholia.

  • You like her?

  • Oh, yes, she's lovely.

  • Good. She's your date.

  • Am I dead?

  • Of course not, silly.

  • Oh, too bad.

  • Where are the others?

  • They thought we'd like to be alone.

  • I don't know about we, but I would.

  • I've got to put something in my car.

  • Something in your car?

  • What?

  • Me.

  • Out for a little air, old man?

  • This has been a rather heady experience.

  • You gave us quite a scare.

  • I gave you a scare?

  • I thought I was gonna be a widow before I was a bride.

  • I beg your pardon?

  • Melancholia does that to a man.

  • But don't you worry about it.

  • You'll feel a lot better when you get some food in your stomach.

  • Mama is cooking up a real surprise.

  • I am so hungry I could eat a wolf.

  • Gomez, you guessed it!

  • (SIGHS)

  • Superb dinner.

  • That belladonna sauce really brings out the flavor.

  • You didn't eat much, Harvey.

  • The excitement.

  • Love is that way.

  • I suddenly felt all chilled and goosebumpy, too.

  • Well, a little bicarb and you'll be fine.

  • Would you two lovebirds like to dance?

  • No, thank you.

  • Love to.

  • Only first I have to fix my face.

  • Now, if you'll just look over these contracts...

  • (EXCLAIMS)

  • What was that?

  • Love dust. Mama is an incurable romantic.

  • All she ever thinks about is love, love, love.

  • Well, all I ever think about is business, business, business.

  • Excellent, a woman needs a good provider.

  • Especially Melancholia.

  • She's a bit extravagant, I'm afraid.

  • But she's so much in love she's about to burst.

  • Well, that would solve everything.

  • I mean, your cousin's a lovely girl.

  • Too lovely for just one man.

  • So why don't I call you tomorrow?

  • Uh, we can talk over the deal on the phone.

  • You wanted something, sir?

  • Just out.

  • Oh, nonsense, the evening is just getting underway.

  • I'm back.

  • You see?

  • Oh, Melly. You light up the room.

  • I am sure you and Melancholia have lots of things to talk about.

  • So why don't you just sit down?

  • But watch him, Melly darling, he's a charmer.

  • He's one of our most dashing bachelors.

  • Is that nice, Mr. Harvey?

  • When did you decide to become a bachelor?

  • Just tonight. Now, about this deal...

  • My! You're a jumpy one.

  • Uh, Mr. Addams, it seems they've discovered

  • oil on your game preserve in Nairobi.

  • Did you say oil?

  • Oh, just a few drops.

  • Oh, Gomez, Mr. Harvey doesn't want to talk about any old oil.

  • But I do, I do!

  • Oh, I can't wait to hear him say that to a preacher.

  • Now, if you'll just sign right here...

  • I have to think about it, Harvey.

  • After all, I do owe something to the bats.

  • But we don't want all of it.

  • Just one teeny little well.

  • Oh, Gomez, give it to him.

  • Nairobi's such a romantic place.

  • Those lovely nights with the hyenas howling.

  • Makes a perfect spot for a honeymoon.

  • You're so right, Mrs. Addams, you really have a good business...

  • Honeymoon? Whose honeymoon?

  • Why, yours and Melancholia's.

  • Provided she accepts your proposal.

  • I accept.

  • Welcome to the family, old man.

  • But...

  • No buts. I'll take these into the library and look them over.

  • In the meantime, you two can go in

  • the conservatory and make your plans.

  • We'll drink a toast to the bride and groom.

  • (GONG RESOUNDING)

  • You rang?

  • Champagne for the newlyweds, Lurch.

  • Mr. Addams, maybe I better go with you and, and explain some of those clauses.

  • And leave your love-starved little dream girl all alone?

  • Nonsense.

  • But...

  • Don't they make a handsome couple?

  • He's a man, she's a woman. Perfect match.

  • Hard to believe we just met.

  • This whole evening has been pretty unbelievable.

  • Don't you think it's fate?

  • No. Just my luck.

  • Oh, what a lovely thing to say!

  • Kiss me.

  • Kiss you?

  • You don't want me to tell Gomez you're afraid, do you?

  • No, no, please, let's keep him out of this.

  • Well, then.

  • Kiss me. I'll keep my eyes closed.

  • Is it all right if I close mine, too?

  • Of course, silly.

  • Oh, no!

  • You are a bashful boy.

  • (COUGHING)

  • Maybe this will cure you.

  • (FOGHORN SOUNDING)

  • I just love weddings, don't you, darling?

  • Mmm-hmm.

  • They're so romantic.

  • Out of my way.

  • All right, where is she?

  • Who are you? Gomez Addams here.

  • Never mind that, where's Melancholia?

  • Fred. I thought you'd joined the Foreign Legion.

  • Not the Foreign Legion, you rock-head.

  • The American Legion.

  • But, dear, you took the ring back.

  • I had to. Your finger was turning green.

  • I brought you a nice brass one.

  • Oh, thank you!

  • Oh, uh, Ralph, this is my fiance, Fred.

  • Uh, Fred, this is my fiance, Ralph.

  • You mean I'm gonna have to fight for you?

  • Oh, no, no.

  • Okay.

  • This is so romantic.

  • Come on.

  • Uh, thanks for the hospitality.

  • Well!

  • Oh, Mr. Harvey? Mr. Harvey. Wake up.

  • Wake up, Mr. Harvey.

  • Am I still alive?

  • Very much.

  • And here are the signed papers. You've got a deal.

  • Don't you worry about that ungrateful Melancholia.

  • I've got lots of cousins.

  • I have to get this nice and clean for Pugsley.

  • What is it? A telescope?

  • An African blowgun.

  • (SPUTTERS)

  • That reminds me.

  • Do you miss Melancholia?

  • No, indeed, my dear, I'm glad she's gone.

  • Ungrateful wench.

  • Now, now, remember blood is thicker than water.

  • Thank heaven.

  • She certainly wasn't the right girl for Harvey.

  • He's a nice man, isn't he?

  • Yes, indeed. I ought to give him more of my legal business.

  • I think that's an excellent idea. Why don't you call him?

  • I think I'll do that.

  • There. It's all finished.

  • What do you think, darling?

  • Do you think Uncle Crimp will like his new sweater?

  • I hope so. Looks like a perfect fit.

  • Mr. Harvey, please.

  • Oh, I see.

  • He's left town.

  • For long?

  • I'm afraid so.

  • He's joined the Foreign Legion.

(FINGERS SNAPPING RHYTHMICALLY)

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