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00:01:18 Dear Mr. Stevens:
00:01:20 You will be surprised to hear
00:01:23 You've been in my thoughts since
00:01:27 We read that his heirs
00:01:31 ... as they no longer wished
00:01:33 As no one would buy
00:01:37 ... the new earl decided to demolish
00:01:43 We also saw some rubbish in the
00:01:47 "Traitor's nest to be pulled down."
00:01:49 One hundred and eighty guineas?
00:01:51 One hundred and eighty?
00:01:55 Ladies and gentlemen,
00:01:59 Lot 414...
00:02:01 ...the fine Elizabethan portrait,
00:02:05 I'll start the bidding
00:02:08 2000 guineas, thank you.
00:02:10 2200.
00:02:11 2400.
00:02:12 2600.
00:02:14 2800.
00:02:15 3000. 3200.
00:02:17 3400. 3600.
00:02:20 3800.
00:02:21 4000 guineas.
00:02:24 5000.
00:02:25 And a half.
00:02:27 6000.
00:02:28 And a half.
00:02:30 7000.
00:02:32 And a half.
00:02:33 8000.
00:02:35 And a half.
00:02:37 9000.
00:02:38 And a half.
00:02:40 10,000 guineas is bid.
00:02:42 And a half.
00:02:44 11,000.
00:02:45 And a half.
00:02:47 Against you, sir,
00:02:54 All done at
00:02:57 I was very relieved to read
00:03:00 ... named Lewis saved
00:03:02 ... so you wouldn't be turned out
00:03:06 Is it the same Congressman Lewis...
00:03:08 ... who attended His Lordship's
00:03:21 Mr. Stevens, I so often think
00:03:24 ... when I was the housekeeper.
00:03:27 It was hard work...
00:03:28 ... and I have known butlers easier
00:03:33 ... but those years with you were
00:03:41 You must have a completely
00:03:44 Not many of the old faces
00:03:46 There's not much need
00:03:50 ... that Lord Darlington employed.
00:04:07 My own news is not very cheerful.
00:04:10 In the 7 years since I last wrote,
00:04:14 ... and, sad to say,
00:04:18 I'm staying at a friend's
00:04:49 I don't know what my future is.
00:04:51 Since Catherine, my daughter, got
00:04:56 The years stretch before me and
00:05:01 But I would like to be useful again.
00:05:10 - Burned again?
00:05:14 The rule in the kitchen
00:05:17 ...cook cooks the cooked breakfast
00:05:22 Why don't we get her a pop-up toaster?
00:05:25 We need not a new gadget
00:05:29 A staff plan, huh?
00:05:32 A faulty one, unfortunately.
00:05:36 Sir, quite recently...
00:05:38 ...you were kind enough to suggest
00:05:43 ...around the country.
00:05:45 Absolutely. Certainly, take a break.
00:05:48 Thank you, sir.
00:05:50 When did you last see the world?
00:05:54 The world always used to come
00:05:58 You may say so.
00:06:01 Take off when I'm in London next week.
00:06:04 I tell you what, you take the car.
00:06:06 - Take the Daimler.
00:06:09 You and that Daimler belong together.
00:06:12 You were made for each other.
00:06:14 That's most kind of you,
00:06:18 I'd meant to travel the West, where I
00:06:23 And I might incidentally be able
00:06:27 A former housekeeper, at present
00:06:32 ...that she might be prepared
00:06:35 What's this, your girlfriend?
00:06:37 Or a former attachment?
00:06:39 Oh, no, sir.
00:06:41 No, but a very able housekeeper.
00:06:44 A most able housekeeper.
00:06:47 I was just kidding, Stevens.
00:06:49 Sorry.
00:06:52 You know what I like best
00:06:56 These obituaries.
00:06:57 Every son of a gun gets
00:07:00 - It's not an art we have in the States.
00:07:05 Thank you, Stevens.
00:07:07 Mr. Lewis.
00:07:41 Dear Mrs. Benn...
00:07:42 ... I propose to reach Clevedon
00:07:47 I'd be grateful for a line from you...
00:07:49 ... to reach me at the post office
00:07:53 ... where I'm planning to stop.
00:08:02 Mrs. Benn, I always said you
00:08:07 Our new employer is indeed
00:08:10 ... though he's now retired
00:08:13 He's taken up residence at Darlington
00:08:18 But I regret to say we are woefully
00:08:23 Mrs. Benn, will you permit me
00:08:27 Let me state that when you left
00:08:30 ... no housekeeper ever reached
00:08:45 I well remember your arrival
00:08:48 You came somewhat unexpectedly,
00:08:52 ... while we were dead in the middle
00:08:55 That day is marked in my
00:08:58 It was the last time His Lordship...
00:09:01 ... was happy to welcome
00:09:04 Of course, it had been years since
00:09:08 It was never a sport His Lordship
00:09:33 - Good morning, Ayres.
00:09:41 Excuse me, sir.
00:10:04 I fear I may have been a little
00:10:08 You presented the best references
00:10:11 Which proved to be well-deserved.
00:10:14 Though, I confess, I did have my
00:10:18 No gentleman callers allowed,
00:10:21 Forgive my mentioning it, but we've
00:10:24 Inside the house too.
00:10:26 The previous housekeeper ran off
00:10:30 If two staff members decide to get
00:10:35 What I find a major irritation...
00:10:37 ...are those persons who go from
00:10:43 Housekeepers are particularly
00:10:46 - No offense intended, of course.
00:10:49 I know how a house is at sixes and
00:10:54 Yes, indeed.
00:11:00 - Might I have a word, sir?
00:11:08 My lord, it's regarding
00:11:11 ...and the housekeeper
00:11:15 Bad business.
00:11:17 I've found two
00:11:19 Miss Kenton, a young woman
00:11:22 Very pleasing demeanour.
00:11:25 And a man with
00:11:28 - Older and happy to be under-butler.
00:11:32 Stevens, sir.
00:11:34 - Stevens?
00:11:36 - That's your name.
00:11:39 Really?
00:11:41 Couldn't do better.
00:11:43 He's outside the door.
00:11:45 Good. Bring him in.
00:11:47 Thank you, my lord.
00:11:53 Father.
00:11:59 Mr. Stevens, how do you do?
00:12:01 - My lord.
00:12:03 He serves the house well.
00:12:07 - Proud of him?
00:12:10 Quite right too.
00:12:13 Glad to have you with us.
00:12:15 Thank you, my lord.
00:12:19 What are we at dinner tonight?
00:12:22 Twelve, sir.
00:12:23 Right.
00:12:26 Thank you, my lord.
00:12:54 - This pitcher seems out of place here.
00:13:07 - Hello, William, how are you?
00:13:53 I thought these might
00:13:56 Beg your pardon?
00:13:58 They might cheer things up for you.
00:14:00 That's very kind of you.
00:14:05 If you like, I could bring in
00:14:07 Thank you...
00:14:10 ...but I regard this room
00:14:13 ...and I prefer to keep distractions
00:14:16 Would you call flowers
00:14:19 I appreciate your kindness.
00:14:23 But since you are here, there is a
00:14:27 I happened to be walking past
00:14:31 ...and I heard you call
00:14:34 May I ask who you were
00:14:38 I should think I was
00:14:42 There are no other Williams
00:14:44 True.
00:14:46 May I ask you in future to address
00:14:50 If speaking of him
00:14:53 ...Mr. Stevens Sr.
00:14:56 So I would be most grateful to you,
00:15:01 I don't quite understand
00:15:05 I am the housekeeper in this house,
00:15:10 I am accustomed to addressing under-
00:15:15 If you would stop to think for a moment,
00:15:19 ...how inappropriate it is for one such
00:15:23 ...someone such as my father.
00:15:26 It must have been very galling for
00:15:31 ...by one such as myself.
00:15:33 My father is a person from whom...
00:15:36 ...if you'd observe him more,
00:15:39 I'm grateful for your advice,
00:15:42 ...what things might I learn from him?
00:15:44 I might point out that you're...
00:15:46 ...often unsure of what goes where
00:15:51 I'm sure Mr. Stevens Sr.
00:15:55 ...but I can assure you
00:15:58 - Of course.
00:15:59 If you will please excuse me.
00:16:06 Oh, well.
00:16:15 My compliments to cook.
00:16:17 What a lovely piece of crackling.
00:16:20 I'm sure you said something witty.
00:16:26 I said the sprouts is done the way
00:16:30 Sprouts "are" done, not "is" done.
00:16:33 Isn't that right, George?
00:16:34 Yes, Mr. Stevens.
00:16:35 Forgive the correction,
00:16:39 ...at your age for the sake
00:16:42 I'm sure even you have ambitions
00:16:47 Oh, yes. I want to be
00:16:51 ...sit in my own pantry by my own fire,
00:16:55 I wonder if you realize what it takes
00:16:58 Takes dignity, that's what it takes.
00:17:01 Thank you, Mr. Stevens.
00:17:06 The definition from our quarterly
00:17:09 A great butler must be possessed
00:17:12 In keeping with his position.
00:17:16 There was this English butler
00:17:20 One day, he goes in the dining room
00:17:25 A tiger.
00:17:27 Not turning a hair,
00:17:32 "Excuse me, my lord," and whispering,
00:17:37 "I'm sorry. There appears to
00:17:41 Perhaps His Lordship will permit
00:17:46 They go on drinking their tea.
00:17:51 They don't think nothing of it.
00:17:56 When the butler is back
00:18:00 ...he says, cool as a cucumber:
00:18:02 "Dinner will be served
00:18:06 And I am pleased to say there will
00:18:10 ...of the recent occurrence
00:18:15 I'll repeat it. "There will be
00:18:19 ...of the recent occurrence
00:18:24 - Wonderful, Mr. Stevens.
00:18:27 Wonderful story. That's the ideal
00:18:34 For you, Mr. Stevens.
00:18:36 Thank you.
00:18:37 It's for Mr. Stevens Sr.,
00:18:40 Thank you, Miss Kenton.
00:18:44 Put Mr. Stevens Sr. 's plate
00:18:47 Yes, Miss Kenton.
00:18:50 Thank you.
00:18:51 Not at all, Mr. Stevens.
00:20:22 If you're searching for your dustpan,
00:20:26 My dustpan?
00:20:27 You've left it on the landing.
00:20:30 - I haven't used a dustpan.
00:20:34 - I don't follow you.
00:20:43 Morning, sir.
00:20:56 I've invited Giscard Dupont D'Ivry
00:20:59 He'll never come!
00:21:01 I just had word of his acceptance.
00:21:04 Dupont is fanatically anti-German.
00:21:09 ...made me ashamed to be
00:21:12 It's not the English way.
00:21:13 No, it is not.
00:21:15 This is the purpose of our conference,
00:21:19 ...far from the to-do
00:21:22 ...in the friendly and relaxed...
00:21:25 ...atmosphere of one's home.
00:21:29 We may bring round the French
00:21:32 And that of the Germans.
00:21:34 I'm sorry to interrupt, but how can we
00:21:38 With the Nazi Party! They have torn
00:21:42 ...and are a growing threat to Europe,
00:21:47 My dear boy, when I was in Berlin,
00:21:52 ...with jobs, bread, pride in their
00:21:57 And what about the Jews?
00:22:05 Did His Lordship wish to exchange
00:22:09 ...with the one outside the door?
00:22:11 - Chinaman?
00:22:13 The Chinaman from the cabinet room is
00:22:17 I'm busy at the moment.
00:22:20 Just pop your head outside this door
00:22:23 - I'll look into the matter later.
00:22:27 A fantasy on my part
00:22:30 I'm busy in this room, Miss Kenton.
00:22:34 I shall wait.
00:22:36 Outside.
00:23:37 Look!
00:23:39 - Is that not the wrong Chinaman?
00:23:42 Have you nothing better to do
00:23:44 Look at it and tell me the truth.
00:23:46 Keep your voice down.
00:23:50 ...of us shouting about a Chinaman?
00:23:52 And I would ask you...
00:23:54 ...to turn around
00:24:03 It is a small mistake.
00:24:05 Your father is entrusted with more
00:24:08 Let me pass.
00:24:10 Your father left the dustpan
00:24:13 He left polish on the cutlery
00:24:16 Recognize this before he commits
00:24:18 - You can't talk to me like this.
00:24:22 I'm giving you serious advice.
00:24:25 Your father should be relieved of a
00:24:30 Whatever he once was, he no longer
00:24:35 I thank you for your advice.
00:24:38 Perhaps now I can go about
00:24:40 I never meant to keep you
00:24:43 Thank you.
00:24:48 It's vital that we've agreed a common
00:24:53 ...your Frenchman. What's his name?
00:24:57 We also expect the
00:24:59 ...Congressman Lewis,
00:25:03 Who is he, this American?
00:25:05 He's an unknown quantity. A young
00:25:10 Sits on some sort of powerful
00:25:13 Heir to one of those
00:25:16 - Meatpacking?
00:25:18 Or dry goods?
00:25:20 What are dry goods?
00:25:22 Something that Americans make
00:25:25 No, I think Mr. Lewis' fortune
00:25:34 It's old Mr. Stevens!
00:25:37 Get a cushion, quickly.
00:25:43 The silver!
00:25:46 Oh, my lord. Sorry.
00:25:49 You'll be all right.
00:25:51 Thank you, sir. I'm sorry.
00:25:54 - He tripped with the tray.
00:25:57 This has never happened before.
00:25:59 - May I telephone the doctor?
00:26:04 - I'm sorry.
00:26:18 Your father feeling better?
00:26:20 He's made a full recovery.
00:26:22 Good.
00:26:24 We don't wish to see anything
00:26:28 - I mean, your father collapsing.
00:26:31 And it could happen anywhere.
00:26:34 At any time.
00:26:37 The first of the foreign delegates
00:26:41 - We are well prepared, my lord.
00:26:44 What happens within this house
00:26:47 ...considerable repercussions
00:26:51 It means a great deal.
00:26:53 And it means a great deal
00:26:56 I had a German friend,
00:27:01 We fought on opposite sides
00:27:03 We always said when it was over,
00:27:07 ...like gentlemen.
00:27:10 The Versailles Treaty
00:27:14 Yes, a liar, Stevens.
00:27:16 Because the terms we imposed were
00:27:21 One doesn't do that
00:27:24 Once your man's on the canvas,
00:27:28 My friend Bremann
00:27:32 Couldn't get a job
00:27:35 Killed himself.
00:27:38 Shot himself in a railway carriage.
00:27:42 Since then, I've felt it my duty
00:27:47 ...a fair chance.
00:27:48 So this conference is crucial...
00:27:51 ...and we can't run the risk
00:27:54 There's no question
00:27:57 You're simply being asked
00:28:00 Of course, my lord.
00:28:03 Good.
00:28:05 I'll leave you to think about it,
00:28:08 Thank you, sir.
00:29:11 I'm short-handed in the dining room.
00:29:16 - Thank you, Mr. Stevens, sir.
00:29:27 Good morning.
00:29:28 Good morning.
00:29:34 I might've known you'd be up
00:29:37 I've been up for two hours.
00:29:40 - That's not much sleep.
00:29:45 I've come to talk to you.
00:29:48 Talk, then.
00:29:51 - I'll come straight to the point.
00:29:55 Some of us have work
00:29:59 There's to be a very important
00:30:04 People of great stature will be
00:30:08 We must all put our best foot forward.
00:30:11 Because of Father's recent accident...
00:30:15 ...it has been suggested that you
00:30:23 I've waited at table every day...
00:30:26 ...for the last 54 years.
00:30:31 It has also been decided that you
00:30:35 Now, here's a revised list
00:30:38 Look, I fell...
00:30:40 ...because of those paving stones.
00:30:42 They're crooked.
00:30:45 Why don't you get them put right
00:30:50 You will read the revised list
00:30:54 Get those stones put right.
00:30:58 You don't want those "gentlemen of stature"
00:31:04 No, indeed, I don't.
00:31:25 What is it?
00:31:50 You have what we can call
00:31:53 In other words, you can exercise
00:31:56 ...within certain limits, of course.
00:31:59 Now, here are the mops, and...
00:32:02 - Are these me mops?
00:32:05 And me brushes?
00:32:08 - And me mops.
00:32:13 What do you want me to do with them?
00:32:16 I think you know what to do with them,
00:32:21 If I find any dust or dirt...
00:32:23 ...I go over them with this mop.
00:32:26 That's right.
00:32:27 Now, I suggest you start off...
00:32:30 ...with the brasses on the doors.
00:32:33 There's that door there.
00:32:36 And then there's this door here...
00:32:46 Here's your polish.
00:32:49 History could well be made under
00:32:54 Each and every one of you...
00:32:56 ...can be proud of the role
00:33:01 Imagine yourself
00:33:04 ... even if it is only filling
00:33:08 Each one has his own
00:33:11 ... or her particular duty,
00:33:14 Polished brass, brilliant silver,
00:33:19 That is the welcome we will show
00:33:22 ... to let them know
00:33:25 ... where order and tradition
00:33:57 Thank you, Brian.
00:34:27 Mr. Lewis, the American,
00:34:30 He was expected tomorrow.
00:34:33 Mr. Lewis has been shown upstairs.
00:34:39 My godson, Cardinal, will shortly
00:34:42 Indeed, sir.
00:34:45 Thank you, Stevens.
00:34:48 I feel very responsible for the boy.
00:34:50 He is my godson, and his father
00:34:55 And now that he's gone, well...
00:34:58 ...I feel in place of a father to him.
00:35:01 I've appointed him as my secretary
00:35:03 He's been jolly thorough
00:35:15 I realize this is a somewhat
00:35:19 I'd be glad to be of any assistance.
00:35:22 I'm sorry to bring this up...
00:35:24 ...but I just can't see how on earth
00:35:28 You are familiar with
00:35:31 - My lord?
00:35:34 Birds, bees.
00:35:38 I'm afraid I don't quite follow you.
00:35:40 Let me put my cards on the table.
00:35:43 I'm so busy with this conference.
00:35:47 ...but someone has to tell him.
00:35:50 In a way, it would be easier for you.
00:35:53 Less awkward.
00:35:55 I'd find the task rather daunting,
00:35:58 I might not get to it
00:36:01 Of course, this goes far beyond
00:36:09 I shall do my best.
00:36:11 I'd be grateful if you'd try.
00:36:14 There's no need to make a song and
00:36:37 God! Stevens!
00:36:40 Sorry. Most sorry, sir...
00:36:41 ...but I do have something to convey
00:36:45 If I may, I'll come to the point.
00:36:48 Perhaps you noticed this morning the
00:36:53 Ducks and geese?
00:36:56 Well, perhaps the birds
00:37:00 ...or the shrubs, the bees...
00:37:03 I've not seen any bees.
00:37:05 - It's not the best time to see them.
00:37:10 What I'm saying is that,
00:37:14 ...we shall see a most remarkable
00:37:18 ...in the surroundings.
00:37:19 I'm sure that's right. I'm sure the
00:37:24 I wasn't paying attention
00:37:27 ...because it's worrying...
00:37:29 Dupont D'Ivry has arrived in a foul
00:37:33 - M. Dupont D'Ivry has arrived?
00:37:38 In that case, excuse me.
00:37:42 Right you are.
00:37:45 Not at all. I've one or two words
00:37:49 ...as you put it most admirably...
00:37:52 ...the glories of nature.
00:37:53 But it must wait for another occasion.
00:37:56 I'll look forward to it.
00:37:59 - Fish?
00:38:01 Freshwater and salt.
00:38:03 All living creatures would be
00:38:07 Excuse me. I had no idea that
00:38:11 Thank you.
00:38:23 May I be of assistance, sir?
00:38:25 Oh, the butler.
00:38:27 I have sore feet, so I need a basin
00:38:32 I'll arrange that with
00:38:36 Warm water and salts
00:38:42 How do you do? But I speak English.
00:38:44 Good. That's lucky for me.
00:38:49 Could we speak privately soon?
00:38:51 Yes, of course.
00:38:52 But I have blisters due to some
00:38:57 I had already seen
00:39:01 I've discovered that things
00:39:05 ...in a direction that I think
00:40:00 German rearmament
00:40:04 It's in our own interest to have a free
00:40:07 Not a prostrate nation...
00:40:09 ...upon whom an unfair peace treaty
00:40:13 Those who've been in Germany...
00:40:15 ...can only thrill, as I have,
00:40:20 ...to assist Germany in her virile
00:40:24 ...including support for her fair
00:40:29 ...and universal military service
00:40:33 If we, in postwar Europe...
00:40:36 I need more water.
00:40:41 Follow me, sir.
00:40:48 Excuse me.
00:40:52 - We have to talk.
00:41:05 My friend, I am in agony.
00:41:10 Vanity.
00:41:13 We must do some fast maneuvering
00:41:17 Please come this way, gentlemen.
00:41:28 Butler, please, could you help me
00:41:32 - Yes, of course.
00:41:34 What they said about equality of arms
00:41:40 - Sorry, sir.
00:41:42 What?
00:41:48 Your father's been taken ill, sir.
00:41:51 - Where?
00:41:55 Germany wants peace as much as we do.
00:41:59 Here, let me help you with that.
00:42:05 Thank you.
00:42:19 Thank you, Charles.
00:42:22 Take a basin of hot water and salts...
00:42:24 ...to Mr. D'Ivry in the
00:42:28 - Yes, Mr. Stevens.
00:42:49 Father?
00:43:33 I have more time than you to look
00:43:37 Thank you, Miss Kenton.
00:43:49 Your father's not so good, I'm afraid.
00:43:54 If he deteriorates, call me, will you?
00:43:57 How old is he? 70, 72?
00:43:59 - 75, sir.
00:44:01 - Lf he deteriorates, let me know.
00:44:35 More haste, less speed.
00:44:57 There's something missing.
00:45:00 What is it?
00:45:01 - The spoon from the cruet set, sir.
00:45:05 Well observed.
00:45:06 Now, never touch the lip of the glass.
00:45:12 Good.
00:45:18 Glass first, and then...
00:45:25 Is everything in hand downstairs?
00:45:29 We're preparing the last dinner
00:45:33 You can imagine the kitchen.
00:45:35 - But is everything in hand?
00:45:40 Are you feeling any better?
00:45:45 There's something I have to tell you.
00:45:49 I have so much to do.
00:45:53 Jim...
00:45:56 ...I fell out of love
00:46:00 I loved her once.
00:46:02 The love went out of me
00:46:10 A good son.
00:46:13 Proud of you.
00:46:17 I hope I've been a good father.
00:46:22 I tried me best.
00:46:34 You better get down there...
00:46:37 ...or heaven only knows
00:46:53 Go on.
00:46:56 Go on!
00:46:59 We'll talk in the morning.
00:47:15 On the last day of our conference...
00:47:18 ...permit me to say
00:47:22 ...with the spirit of goodwill
00:47:28 Goodwill for Germany.
00:47:30 And with tears in my eyes...
00:47:32 ...I see that everyone here
00:47:36 ...our right to be, once again,
00:47:41 With my hand on my heart,
00:47:44 ...that Germany needs peace...
00:47:46 ...and desires only peace.
00:47:51 Peace with England...
00:47:53 ...and peace with France.
00:48:01 Thank you very much.
00:48:07 I, too, have been impressed...
00:48:11 ...yes, deeply impressed...
00:48:13 ...by the genuine desire for peace
00:48:19 Unlike our American colleague...
00:48:21 ...we in Europe know
00:48:25 And whether we are French
00:48:30 ...our one desire is to never
00:48:34 Indeed.
00:48:36 Impressed, or I may say touched...
00:48:39 ...by the words of goodwill
00:48:43 ...I promise you that I shall do
00:48:46 ...to change my country's policy...
00:48:48 ...towards that nation
00:48:51 ...but is now,
00:48:54 ...our friend.
00:49:13 Ladies and gentlemen...
00:49:15 ...the United States doesn't want war
00:49:19 On the other hand, neither do we
00:49:23 ...because some prices,
00:49:25 ...are too outrageously high to pay.
00:49:28 But let's not get into that now.
00:49:32 For the moment, let us raise
00:49:36 ...in gratitude for his
00:49:52 Lord Darlington is a classic
00:49:57 Decent and honorable and well-meaning.
00:50:01 So are all of you. All decent,
00:50:05 It's a pleasure and a privilege
00:50:09 But...
00:50:10 ...now, excuse me, I must say this...
00:50:13 ...you are, all of you, amateurs.
00:50:16 And international affairs should
00:50:21 Do you have any idea of what sort
00:50:26 The days when you could act
00:50:30 Europe has become the arena of
00:50:34 If you like, real politics.
00:50:38 What you need is not gentlemen
00:50:42 You need professionals,
00:50:47 So I propose a toast, gentlemen...
00:50:49 ...to the professionals.
00:51:00 Well, I've no wish to enter
00:51:03 ...on our last evening together.
00:51:05 But let me say this.
00:51:10 ...is what I think most of us here
00:51:14 Miss Kenton would like to see you
00:51:19 I suggest that your professionalism
00:51:23 ...rather than to see justice
00:51:27 I've never concealed from myself
00:51:32 ...is a complete break from the
00:51:48 Mr. Stevens, I'm very sorry.
00:51:51 Your father passed away
00:51:54 Oh, I see.
00:51:56 I'm so very sorry.
00:52:00 I wish there was something
00:52:03 Will you come up and see him?
00:52:05 Well, I'm very busy at the moment.
00:52:10 In that case, will you permit me
00:52:14 I would be most grateful.
00:52:24 My father would wish me to carry on.
00:52:29 No. Of course.
00:53:44 I'd really like to continue
00:53:47 About nature.
00:53:49 You're right. I should come back
00:53:53 Yes, sir. Indeed.
00:53:55 As I said before, my main interest
00:53:59 When I was small,
00:54:03 I harboured quite a passion for them.
00:54:06 I'll have another drop of that,
00:54:09 You all right?
00:54:11 I'm perfectly all right.
00:54:13 Not feeling unwell?
00:54:14 No, sir. A little tired, perhaps.
00:54:37 Wonderful!
00:54:38 What a beautiful example of German
00:54:43 Very nice.
00:54:46 I hope there's no hard feelings.
00:54:48 Oh, my dear good chap.
00:54:50 I like a good, clean fight.
00:54:54 I have the greatest respect
00:54:58 My family brought us here as kids,
00:55:02 Anyway, thank you.
00:55:03 Excuse me.
00:55:06 You all right?
00:55:08 Yes, perfect, my lord.
00:55:12 You coming down
00:55:16 It's been a long day.
00:55:17 It's been a hard day for both of us.
00:55:20 Well done.
00:55:47 My condolences.
00:55:49 It was a stroke. A severe stroke.
00:55:55 Thank you for telling me.
00:56:19 There's a distinguished foreign
00:56:24 ...in need of attention.
00:56:25 Urgent?
00:56:26 His feet.
00:56:28 Feet?
00:56:32 - I'll take you to him.
00:56:36 It is urgent.
00:56:40 My condolences.
00:56:42 Thank you. That is most kind of you.
00:57:18 Good afternoon.
00:57:20 My name is Stevens.
00:57:23 - I'll just check for you, sir.
00:57:28 - I'd like two apples, please.
00:57:32 - You are touring in these parts?
00:57:36 - How much is that?
00:57:39 And you'd be coming from...?
00:57:42 - Oxfordshire.
00:57:44 - Sorry?
00:57:47 Darlington.
00:57:48 That rings a bell. Wasn't there
00:57:52 ...of Nazi, got us in the war?
00:57:55 I'm the butler there,
00:57:57 ...is Mr. Lewis, an American gentleman.
00:58:02 I didn't know the former owner.
00:58:05 Your change.
00:58:26 I should be glad to meet you at the
00:58:31 We'll have such a lot to talk about,
00:58:35 Ex cept for you, I've lost touch with
00:58:39 But that's no wonder.
00:58:40 It was long ago and a lot
00:58:44 Who could keep track of all the people
00:58:49 My lord, you rang?
00:58:50 - Have the young German ladies arrived?
00:58:54 I'd like to say hello to them,
00:58:57 - They do speak excellent English.
00:59:13 This is Elsa and this is Irma.
00:59:17 I'm asking about their journey.
00:59:22 It was long, my lord.
00:59:29 I asked if they like the weather.
00:59:31 We are grateful to you, my lord,
00:59:36 Our parents are very grateful.
00:59:39 Not at all.
00:59:42 - Won't you?
00:59:44 Welcome to Darlington Hall.
00:59:47 - Thank you, my lord.
00:59:52 Will there be anything else?
01:00:18 Sir Geoffrey.
01:00:21 Good to see you.
01:00:23 How do you do?
01:00:25 Well, come in.
01:00:27 - Mr. Benn.
01:00:30 Gentlemen, if you'd like to wait
01:00:40 - Aren't you still at Stanton Lacey?
01:00:45 - You haven't changed one bit.
01:00:48 - Perhaps we'll meet later.
01:00:52 But, gentlemen, you speak of Jews
01:00:58 But one has to regard the racial
01:01:01 ...as a sanitary measure,
01:01:05 Imagine trying to enforce
01:01:08 You cannot run a country
01:01:12 Here we call them prisons. There,
01:01:17 Is there any meat
01:01:20 I think it's mushroom stock, sir.
01:01:22 Mushroom ends and skins,
01:01:26 Cold water, and then cook adds sherry.
01:01:29 I hear you have a Labour fellow
01:01:33 Over there, they've got rid of
01:01:37 Believe me, no workers strike
01:01:41 And everyone's kept in line.
01:01:43 No wonder this country
01:01:47 It is internally diseased.
01:01:49 I think there may be butter
01:01:52 I'm afraid there may be.
01:02:05 You've made a cozy little nest here.
01:02:07 Seems to me you must be
01:02:13 In my philosophy, Mr. Benn...
01:02:15 ...a man cannot call himself
01:02:18 ...until he has done all he can...
01:02:20 ...to be of service to his employer.
01:02:22 This assumes that one's employer...
01:02:25 ...is a superior person
01:02:29 ...but in moral stature.
01:02:31 And in your opinion, what's going on
01:02:34 I wish I could be sure.
01:02:37 But I'm not.
01:02:38 I've heard some very fishy things.
01:02:42 I hear nothing.
01:02:46 Listen.
01:02:48 That's so touching, isn't it?
01:02:53 To listen to the gentlemen
01:03:07 It's fresh soda.
01:03:13 Would you be joining us?
01:03:15 Thank you, but it's very late
01:03:19 Good night.
01:03:20 - Good night, Mr. Stevens.
01:03:27 Good-looking woman.
01:03:33 It was never the same
01:03:37 I handed in my own notice
01:03:41 I'd be lost without her.
01:03:46 A first-rate housekeeper
01:03:50 ...where great affairs are decided
01:03:58 - Good morning.
01:04:17 "We do the Jews no injustice when we
01:04:21 ... is something incomprehensible
01:04:25 Though He apparently sprang
01:04:28 ... He embodies the negation of their
01:04:32 The Jews are far more sensitive
01:04:35 This demonstration of the cleft that
01:04:40 ... is not given in order
01:04:44 ... with its dangerous bias,
01:04:46 ... but because the perception of
01:04:50 ... reveals a real gulf."
01:05:11 We have some refugee girls
01:05:14 We do.
01:05:16 Two housemaids, Elsa and Irma.
01:05:19 You'll have to let them go,
01:05:23 Let them go, my lord?
01:05:27 It's regrettable,
01:05:30 You must see the whole thing
01:05:33 I have the well-being
01:05:41 May I say...
01:05:43 ...they work extremely well.
01:05:45 They're intelligent, polite
01:05:48 I'm sorry, but I've looked
01:05:52 There are larger issues at stake.
01:05:55 I'm sorry, but there it is.
01:05:59 They're Jews.
01:06:04 Yes, my lord.
01:06:10 I'm amazed you can stand
01:06:13 ...discussing old...
01:06:14 ...you were discussing orders
01:06:17 Elsa and Irma are to be dismissed
01:06:20 His Lordship has decided. There's
01:06:25 Without work, they could be
01:06:29 It is out of our hands.
01:06:30 I tell you, if you dismiss my girls
01:06:34 A sin, as any sin ever was one!
01:06:45 There are many things you and I
01:06:49 His Lordship understands fully and has
01:06:54 ...concerning, say...
01:06:56 ...the nature of Jewry.
01:07:04 I warn you...
01:07:06 ...if those girls go...
01:07:08 ...I shall leave this house.
01:07:15 Please.
01:07:36 These references,
01:07:39 ...are quite reserved.
01:07:41 Why did you leave
01:07:44 - They didn't want me anymore.
01:07:47 I don't know.
01:07:49 They just didn't want me anymore.
01:07:51 They say she works well.
01:07:54 Would you please wait outside?
01:08:03 - She's unsuitable.
01:08:06 - She'll be under my supervision.
01:08:09 She'll do well. I'll see to it.
01:08:13 Well, then, it is entirely
01:08:18 Weren't you leaving
01:08:23 I'm not leaving.
01:08:26 I've nowhere to go. I have no family.
01:08:29 I'm a coward.
01:08:31 Yes. I am a coward.
01:08:34 I'm frightened of leaving,
01:08:38 All I see out in the world
01:08:43 That's all my high principles
01:08:48 I'm ashamed of myself.
01:09:00 You mean a great deal to this house.
01:09:08 You're extremely important
01:09:15 Am I?
01:09:23 Now, look here...
01:09:25 ...if you're really sure about
01:09:45 Miss Hull, we would like you
01:09:48 You're responsible to Miss Kenton.
01:09:52 Number one: no gentlemen callers,
01:09:55 - Yes, sir.
01:09:57 - Welcome.
01:10:00 Well done.
01:10:55 I'd forgotten how much petrol
01:10:58 It's an impractical motor to be
01:11:03 Smith. Harry Smith. It's a privilege
01:11:07 - It's a privilege to be here.
01:11:10 Dr. Carlisle usually drops in
01:11:14 He's a gentleman like yourself.
01:11:16 I don't know what you call
01:11:19 It's a name every man
01:11:22 There's Harry Smith now, giving
01:11:26 We English...
01:11:27 ...have the advantage and privilege
01:11:31 ...and voting for Parliament.
01:11:35 Have you had much to do
01:11:39 Not directly as such, no,
01:11:44 Perhaps more so in the early 1930s
01:11:48 My concern was more
01:11:51 Or foreign policy, so to speak.
01:11:56 Not that I ever held high office,
01:12:01 No, any influence I exerted
01:12:05 Excuse me, sir.
01:12:07 Have you ever met Mr. Churchill?
01:12:10 He came to the house occasionally.
01:12:15 He was a bloody warmonger!
01:12:17 Honestly, Harry! We wouldn't have won
01:12:21 Not content to fight Germans,
01:12:25 - What about the war?
01:12:27 He did well in the war,
01:12:30 - And Mr. Eden?
01:12:34 Yes, I met Mr. Eden.
01:12:37 How do you do? Richard Carlisle.
01:12:39 Rotten luck about your car,
01:12:42 - Everyone has been most kind.
01:12:46 Is that so, indeed?
01:12:48 In an unofficial capacity.
01:12:50 - He knows Mr. Churchill.
01:12:54 Really?
01:12:56 Yes, well, it was my good fortune
01:13:01 ...with many men of influence
01:13:10 Mr. Taylor...
01:13:11 ...I really feel I ought to retire now
01:13:15 No wonder, sir.
01:13:18 ...then having to hear Smith's
01:13:21 Just step this way, sir.
01:13:23 I'm going to Stanbury in the
01:13:27 ...and we could pick up
01:13:30 - I'd hate to inconvenience you.
01:13:35 You'll enjoy talking to Dr. Carlisle.
01:13:39 Excuse Harry Smith.
01:13:41 He will go on about his politics.
01:13:44 Democracy is why we fought Hitler, and
01:13:48 ...including our son here.
01:13:52 Dunkirk.
01:13:56 I'll get you a blanket.
01:13:58 I've left a razor and soap
01:14:34 Listen to the opinions
01:14:36 They're perfectly entitled
01:14:39 ...on politics or whatever questions...
01:14:42 They've got no qualifications!
01:14:44 Of course they have!
01:14:48 Mr. Spencer would like
01:14:52 My good man,
01:14:56 Do you suppose the debt situation
01:14:59 ...factors significantly in the
01:15:03 Or is this a red herring...
01:15:05 ...and the abandonment of the gold
01:15:11 I'm sorry, sir, but I am unable
01:15:16 Oh, dear.
01:15:17 Perhaps you'd help us
01:15:21 Do you think...
01:15:23 ...Europe's currency problem would be
01:15:27 ...between the French
01:15:31 I'm sorry, sir, but I'm unable
01:15:37 Very well, that'll be all.
01:15:39 One moment, Darlington, I have another
01:15:44 My good fellow...
01:15:46 ...do you share our opinion...
01:15:49 ...that M. Daladier's recent speech
01:15:53 ...was simply a ruse...
01:15:55 ...to scupper the nationalist fringe
01:16:00 I'm sorry, sir. I am unable
01:16:04 You see, our good man here is
01:16:08 Yet we still go along
01:16:11 ...that this nation's decisions
01:16:15 ...and a few millions like him.
01:16:17 You may as well ask the Mothers'
01:16:25 Thank you.
01:16:29 You certainly proved your point.
01:16:33 - Q.E.D., I think.
01:16:35 Oh, yes, he has!
01:16:42 What did you make of the citizens
01:16:46 No, sir.
01:16:47 Mr. And Mrs. Taylor
01:16:51 I say, I hope you don't
01:16:56 ...but you aren't a manservant
01:17:02 Yes, sir. I am, indeed.
01:17:04 In fact, I'm the butler
01:17:09 It wasn't my intention
01:17:12 Don't explain.
01:17:15 Darlington.
01:17:17 Wasn't there a
01:17:20 ...in that appeasement business
01:17:23 Sorry, I never knew
01:17:26 My employer's an American
01:17:31 Lord Darlington was among those who
01:17:36 Then there was a case after the war...
01:17:39 ...where he sued a newspaper
01:17:42 "The Express", was it?
01:17:45 - I couldn't say, sir.
01:17:49 He was lucky, really, not to have
01:17:53 There it is, just ahead.
01:18:10 Sir, I must confess...
01:18:12 ...that I failed to tell
01:18:16 I did know Lord Darlington, and I can
01:18:21 A gentleman through and through...
01:18:23 ...to whom I'm proud to have given
01:18:30 That should get you
01:18:35 Thank you very much, sir.
01:18:38 But did you...
01:18:40 ...share his opinions?
01:18:41 Who?
01:18:43 Lord Darlington.
01:18:46 I was his butler.
01:18:48 ...not to agree or disagree.
01:18:51 You trusted him.
01:18:53 Yes, I did. Completely.
01:18:56 But at the end of his life, he himself
01:19:01 That he'd been too gullible,
01:19:05 I see.
01:19:09 Thank you, sir.
01:19:21 Just keep going straight up here,
01:19:27 I say, I don't want to be a bore,
01:19:30 Where do you stand on all that?
01:19:32 If a mistake was to be made, wouldn't
01:19:36 Forgive me for being so inquisitive.
01:19:38 Not at all, sir.
01:19:40 In a very small way,
01:19:43 But I might have a chance
01:19:46 In fact, I'm on my way
01:19:52 Try the ignition.
01:19:57 Thank you, sir.
01:20:01 Good luck.
01:20:37 Good morning.
01:20:38 Lord Halifax was impressed
01:20:41 I told him it was all your doing.
01:20:49 I've been meaning to ask you...
01:20:52 That business last year
01:20:56 ...I suppose there's no way
01:20:58 That would be difficult. I tried
01:21:03 There was room only for one,
01:21:07 Well, try anyway. One would like
01:21:12 It was wrong, what occurred.
01:21:14 I'm sorry about it. Very sorry.
01:21:20 - Good morning.
01:21:25 He asked about the Jewish girls.
01:21:27 - Elsa and Irma?
01:21:30 He said it was wrong
01:21:33 I remember you were
01:21:36 As you were?
01:21:39 You thought it was right and proper
01:21:44 Now, really, that is most unfair.
01:21:46 Of course I was upset.
01:21:48 I don't like that happening here.
01:21:51 I wish you'd told me. It would've
01:21:56 Why do you always have to hide
01:22:05 Have you finished the lavender bags?
01:22:08 All right.
01:22:22 I take my hat off to you.
01:22:24 That girl's come along very well.
01:22:30 - Look at that smile on your face.
01:22:35 That tells a story in itself.
01:22:37 Wouldn't you say so?
01:22:39 What story's that?
01:22:42 She's a pretty girl, don't you think?
01:22:44 Is she?
01:22:46 You don't like pretty girls
01:22:50 Might it be that our Mr. Stevens
01:22:55 Can it be that Mr. Stevens is flesh
01:23:00 You know what I'm doing?
01:23:03 I'm placing my thoughts elsewhere
01:23:06 Why is that guilty smile
01:23:09 Not guilty, simply amused
01:23:13 It is a guilty smile.
01:23:16 You didn't want her.
01:23:19 You must be right.
01:23:21 You always are.
01:23:32 Charlie!
01:23:47 Lizzie, aren't you supposed to be
01:23:51 Well, you better get on with it, then.
01:23:59 Have you told her yet?
01:24:02 What can I say to her?
01:24:05 - Why not?
01:24:08 Perhaps she doesn't feel old.
01:24:10 Who do you think those flowers
01:24:14 Come here. Give us a kiss.
01:24:28 Flowers.
01:24:33 You're reading.
01:24:35 It's very dim. Can you see?
01:24:37 Yes, thank you.
01:24:41 What are you reading?
01:24:43 A book.
01:24:45 Yes, but what sort of book?
01:24:47 It's a book, Miss Kenton.
01:24:52 What's the book?
01:24:57 Are you shy about your book?
01:24:59 What is it?
01:25:03 Is it racy?
01:25:05 Racy?
01:25:07 Are you reading a racy book?
01:25:11 Do you think racy books are to be
01:25:15 How would I know?
01:25:18 What is it?
01:25:20 Let me see it.
01:25:25 Please leave me alone.
01:25:26 Why won't you show me your book?
01:25:29 This is my private time.
01:25:32 Is that so?
01:25:33 I'm invading your private time,
01:25:37 What's in that book?
01:25:39 Come on, let me see.
01:25:42 Or are you protecting me?
01:25:46 Would I be shocked?
01:25:50 Would it ruin my character?
01:25:55 Let me see it.
01:26:21 Oh, dear.
01:26:23 It's not scandalous at all.
01:26:25 It's just a sentimental
01:26:39 I read these books...
01:26:42 ...any books...
01:26:44 ...to develop my command and knowledge
01:26:48 I read to further my education,
01:26:56 I really must ask you, please...
01:26:59 ...not to disturb the few moments
01:27:29 Come in.
01:27:37 What is it?
01:27:39 I'm wanting to give you
01:27:45 Why?
01:27:47 Charlie and me, we're getting married.
01:27:52 Have you thought about this carefully?
01:27:55 Yes, Miss Kenton, I have.
01:27:58 You've been getting on well here and
01:28:03 Charlie and me's getting married.
01:28:06 Charlie and I.
01:28:07 I wish I knew what to say to you.
01:28:10 I've seen this happen so many times.
01:28:13 A young girl rushing into marriage
01:28:17 What about money?
01:28:20 We don't have any.
01:28:22 But who cares?
01:28:25 You'll find it's not easy
01:28:30 We have each other.
01:28:32 That's all anyone can ever need.
01:28:40 Very well.
01:28:42 If you're so sure.
01:28:45 Thank you.
01:28:53 Good luck.
01:29:06 We did all we could for them.
01:29:09 I told him...
01:29:11 ...I had my eye on him
01:29:15 ...in a year or so.
01:29:18 But, no, Mr. Charlie knows best.
01:29:23 She's sure to be let down.
01:29:29 No use crying over spilt milk.
01:29:31 Besides, we have far more
01:29:34 - Next week's meeting. Now...
01:29:38 Sorry?
01:29:41 I'm tired.
01:29:45 I've had a busy day.
01:29:49 I'm very tired.
01:29:51 I'm very, very tired.
01:29:54 Don't you understand?
01:30:04 I owe you an apology.
01:30:07 ...these quiet evening talks
01:30:10 But now I see that they're
01:30:13 I was only saying I was tired tonight.
01:30:16 No, no. You're right.
01:30:19 Our meetings are a burden
01:30:22 Perhaps we'd better discontinue them.
01:30:25 They're useful.
01:30:27 I thank you for the cocoa.
01:30:29 In the future, we shall communicate
01:30:33 If necessary, by written message.
01:30:36 I wish you a very good night.
01:30:42 I shall be taking my day off tomorrow.
01:30:46 I'll be back in the house by 9:30.
01:30:49 Certainly.
01:30:50 Certainly.
01:30:52 Good night.
01:31:28 I'm glad to be out of it,
01:31:30 There was something about Sir Geoffrey
01:31:34 ...gave me the creeps.
01:31:36 Mr. Stevens says we should
01:31:39 ...and leave the rest
01:31:43 You don't agree, Mr. Benn.
01:31:47 Nor do l, really.
01:31:50 If I don't like something,
01:31:54 ...if you'll pardon the expression,
01:31:57 But then I suppose I'm not
01:32:03 It's Mr. Stevens' whole life.
01:32:07 Well, it's not mine.
01:32:09 And to tell you the truth...
01:32:11 ...I don't want to go back in service.
01:32:14 - What would you do instead, Mr. Benn?
01:32:20 Tom.
01:32:23 What employment would you take up?
01:32:25 I'd really like to be on my own.
01:32:28 Start a little shop somewhere,
01:32:32 Or a boarding house in the
01:32:37 Clevedon's a good place for
01:32:40 Would I get you another shandy?
01:32:43 Well, it's almost 9:30...
01:32:45 Go on!
01:32:47 It's your day off, isn't it?
01:32:49 You're not in the army,
01:32:52 - All right, then.
01:32:56 Half a shandy, please.
01:33:12 What about yourself, then, Sarah?
01:33:15 That's a serious sort of a name.
01:33:17 They called me Sally
01:33:19 Sally. That's nice.
01:33:25 Is it your intention
01:33:29 It's a good profession,
01:33:31 - Mr. Stevens says we're fortunate...
01:33:35 We're talking about you.
01:33:38 Supposing...
01:33:40 ...someone asked if you'd like to come
01:33:45 What would you say?
01:33:48 Well, I don't know.
01:33:49 It's a theoretical question,
01:33:53 ...Mr. Benn.
01:33:56 Supposing it wasn't theoretical...
01:34:00 ...Sally?
01:34:03 It's been years since I've been
01:34:06 Nice, though?
01:34:34 It's very late.
01:35:18 Will there be anything else?
01:35:20 What?
01:35:26 - Thank you. Good night.
01:35:44 Mr. Cardinal, good evening.
01:35:45 - How are you?
01:35:47 - Delighted. And your wife?
01:35:51 - How are you?
01:35:53 I've gone and got myself in a bit
01:35:57 Would His Lordship put me up?
01:35:59 I'll tell him you're here.
01:36:02 I hope there's nothing special tonight.
01:36:04 His Lordship expects
01:36:06 I'll keep my head down, then.
01:36:10 - You're in time for dinner, if you like.
01:36:14 How is my godfather? Fit?
01:36:16 Very well. Some refreshment?
01:36:18 Thank you.
01:36:21 - Who's he expecting tonight?
01:36:25 What, no idea?
01:36:26 No idea at all, sir.
01:36:29 - I'll keep my head down all the same.
01:36:36 Come in.
01:36:41 Mr. Cardinal has just arrived,
01:36:44 He'll expect his usual room.
01:36:47 - I'll see to it before I leave.
01:36:50 I am indeed.
01:36:52 It's Thursday.
01:36:53 Of course. I'd forgotten. Sorry.
01:36:55 Is something the matter?
01:37:00 Some visitors are arriving,
01:37:03 We agreed that Thursday
01:37:06 ...but if you need me urgently...
01:37:09 No, it's perfectly all right.
01:37:15 I have something to tell you.
01:37:19 My friend...
01:37:22 ...the man I'm meeting, Mr. Benn.
01:37:25 Mr. Benn. Of course. Yes.
01:37:31 He has asked me to marry him.
01:37:37 I am thinking about it.
01:37:40 I see.
01:37:43 He's moving to the west country
01:37:52 I'm still thinking about it.
01:37:56 I thought you should be informed
01:38:02 Yes, thank you.
01:38:04 That's most kind of you.
01:38:12 I trust you'll have
01:38:28 Is there something special tonight?
01:38:32 Are your visitors special?
01:38:35 Can't tell you, my boy.
01:38:38 - So I can't sit in on it?
01:38:41 - Whatever it is that's taking place.
01:38:46 Can't have someone like you sticking
01:38:49 What do you call it, a "newshound"?
01:38:52 No, it wouldn't do at all.
01:38:54 Once you've had your food,
01:38:59 It sounds pretty special to me.
01:39:30 Good evening, prime minister.
01:39:32 - Sorry, we've been delayed.
01:39:35 Lord Halifax.
01:39:37 - Very nice to see you.
01:39:51 Good evening, Your Excellency.
01:39:59 Please wait here, Your Excellency.
01:40:51 We don't intend to involve
01:40:55 ...simply because of a quarrel
01:40:59 ...between people of whom
01:41:03 To my mind, the whole
01:41:05 ...isn't worth a single
01:41:08 We have a small, noisy
01:41:11 ...who don't realize that you Germans
01:41:17 The "Führer" is a man of peace
01:41:22 ...but he won't allow
01:41:25 ...to thumb its nose
01:41:44 I'll get it.
01:41:46 Come on, wake up!
01:41:49 Stay awake!
01:41:57 Could you confirm that this lady
01:42:01 Yes, of course.
01:42:04 Thank you, sir.
01:42:06 - May I?
01:42:07 Sorry to have alarmed you.
01:42:09 Just security, miss.
01:42:16 I trust you've had a pleasant evening.
01:42:21 Well, did you have a pleasant evening?
01:42:24 - Yes, thank you.
01:42:26 Would you like to know
01:42:30 I have to return upstairs.
01:42:32 There are important events
01:42:37 When are there not?
01:42:42 I accepted his proposal.
01:42:45 I accepted Mr. Benn's proposal
01:42:49 My congratulations.
01:42:50 I am prepared to serve out my notice.
01:42:52 But if you'd release me earlier,
01:42:56 Mr. Benn is planning to leave
01:43:00 I'll do my best.
01:43:02 Now, please excuse me.
01:43:11 After all the years I have been here,
01:43:17 You have my warmest congratulations.
01:43:23 You've been a very important figure...
01:43:26 ...for Mr. Benn and me.
01:43:28 Oh, in what way?
01:43:31 I tell him all sorts
01:43:34 I tell him stories about you.
01:43:38 About your mannerisms.
01:43:40 He finds it very funny,
01:43:43 ...you pinch your nose
01:43:47 That always has us in stitches.
01:43:54 Does it, indeed?
01:44:01 Well, please...
01:44:02 ...excuse me, Miss Kenton.
01:44:06 Good night.
01:44:29 Thanks.
01:44:34 We've been friends a long time,
01:44:38 I always look forward to a chat
01:44:41 Would you care to join me in a drink?
01:44:44 That's most kind of you,
01:44:46 You all right?
01:44:48 I'm perfectly all right.
01:44:49 Not feeling unwell, are you?
01:44:52 A little tired, perhaps.
01:44:54 I bet you're tired.
01:44:57 Come on.
01:44:59 I want you to sit down.
01:45:00 Well, sir, I really...
01:45:09 I didn't come here by accident.
01:45:11 You know that.
01:45:13 I had a tip-off, you see...
01:45:15 ...about what's going on now
01:45:21 I wish you'd sit down.
01:45:23 ...and you're holding that tray
01:45:27 Now, come on.
01:45:32 That's better.
01:45:35 Now, look, I don't suppose the prime
01:45:39 Prime minister, sir?
01:45:42 In the library...
01:45:44 ...are our prime minister, our foreign
01:45:50 - Any idea what they're talking about?
01:45:53 Tell me, Stevens,
01:45:56 Aren't you in the least bit curious?
01:45:58 It's not my place to be curious
01:46:01 Not your place.
01:46:03 And supposing I told you
01:46:06 ...is trying to persuade
01:46:08 ...to enter into a pact with that
01:46:12 I'm certain His Lordship is acting
01:46:16 Don't you see? That's exactly
01:46:19 Twisting these high and noble
01:46:24 You do, please, realize
01:46:27 ...valuable pawn that the Nazis
01:46:31 ...precisely because he is good
01:46:34 If I weren't so drunk,
01:46:38 Sir...
01:46:40 ...I do understand.
01:46:42 His Lordship is working
01:46:45 Peace in our time
01:46:48 Remember that American here
01:46:51 Called Lord Darlington an amateur,
01:46:54 Well, he was right.
01:46:56 He was dead right.
01:46:58 I hardly have to tell you
01:47:02 I care about him deeply,
01:47:05 Yes, I do indeed.
01:47:07 Then aren't you desperate
01:47:10 He's being tricked! Don't you see?
01:47:17 Oh, dear. Now I've probably
01:47:20 No. Not at all, sir.
01:47:22 Not at all.
01:47:29 You must excuse me.
01:47:31 There are other gentlemen
01:48:03 You mustn't take anything
01:48:09 I was very foolish a little while ago.
01:48:16 I haven't taken anything
01:48:18 In fact, I can hardly recall
01:48:23 I was just being very foolish.
01:48:25 I simply haven't time to stand here
01:48:32 I suggest you go to bed now.
01:48:35 Good night.
01:49:17 Oh, damn it!
01:49:19 Blast!
01:50:30 I'd been wanting to tell you...
01:50:33 It's the small alcove outside
01:50:38 It's the new girl, of course...
01:50:41 ...but I find it has not
01:50:48 I'll see to it.
01:50:50 Thank you.
01:50:52 I knew you would have wanted
01:52:39 Hello, Sally.
01:52:40 Hi, Tom.
01:52:42 You all right, then?
01:52:44 How are you?
01:52:45 I'm good.
01:52:50 Could we talk for a moment, please?
01:52:53 We'll have to be quick
01:52:56 It won't take long.
01:52:58 All right, then.
01:53:06 Afternoon.
01:53:13 Nice little place, isn't it?
01:53:15 The sort of quiet little
01:53:21 Like other things, it didn't work out.
01:53:25 What did you want to say?
01:53:28 I saw Catherine yesterday.
01:53:34 She's expecting.
01:53:35 Oh, my goodness!
01:53:42 She wants us both over
01:53:46 I could come and get you.
01:53:50 We could go together on the bus.
01:53:53 Yes, well, we'll see about that.
01:53:58 House is that empty without you.
01:54:02 I can't tell you.
01:54:07 You cut yourself shaving.
01:54:09 Oh, yeah. I know.
01:54:11 Can't seem to do anything right
01:54:22 I so often think
01:54:25 ... when I was housekeeper
01:54:28 Those years with you
01:54:31 Would you like more tea?
01:54:33 Yes, please. Thank you.
01:54:36 Miss Kenton.
01:54:38 - Sorry, I was delayed.
01:54:41 Please sit down.
01:54:45 - I've ordered some fresh tea.
01:54:47 Would you like some cake?
01:54:49 - Sure?
01:54:52 Good.
01:54:54 Waitress?
01:54:56 - Could we have some cake?
01:55:01 - It's been a long time.
01:55:03 You haven't changed at all.
01:55:07 A little, perhaps.
01:55:09 We've all changed, I think.
01:55:11 I'd have known you anywhere.
01:55:18 How long's it been?
01:55:20 Yes, just over, I think.
01:55:22 The tea should be along.
01:55:46 We read about the suit for libel.
01:55:48 It's a shame...
01:55:50 ...calling His Lordship a traitor.
01:55:54 They should have lost the case.
01:55:57 When His Lordship went to court...
01:56:00 ...he sincerely expected
01:56:04 Instead, the newspaper increased
01:56:07 ...good name was destroyed forever.
01:56:12 Afterwards, in his last years, well...
01:56:15 ...quite honestly, Mrs. Benn...
01:56:18 ...his heart was broken.
01:56:19 I'd take him tea in the library,
01:56:24 ...and he wouldn't even see me,
01:56:30 And he'd be talking to himself,
01:56:35 There was no one, of course.
01:56:37 No one came to see him anymore.
01:56:40 What about his godson,
01:56:44 Mr. Cardinal was killed in the war.
01:56:47 May I have my bill, please?
01:56:51 I'm very sorry.
01:57:01 I know you remember Darlington Hall
01:57:05 ...and that's how His Lordship
01:57:09 But perhaps the good days are back,
01:57:13 ...and Mrs. Lewis is arriving shortly.
01:57:15 Very fortunate to have you
01:57:18 We still have problems, Miss Kenton.
01:57:23 - We still have staff problems.
01:57:29 Frankly, I've been thinking
01:57:33 Good...
01:57:35 But now the situation
01:57:38 If I take up any work,
01:57:40 ...here in the west country...
01:57:43 ...because Catherine, our daughter,
01:57:49 So I would like to be near her.
01:57:51 Of course.
01:57:53 And to be near our grandchild
01:57:56 - Naturally.
01:58:08 When I left Darlington Hall,
01:58:11 ...I never realized I was really,
01:58:15 I believe I thought of it
01:58:19 ...to annoy you.
01:58:23 It was a shock to come out here
01:58:26 For a long time, I was...
01:58:28 ...very unhappy.
01:58:31 But then Catherine was born,
01:58:35 ...I realized I loved my husband.
01:58:38 You see, there is no one...
01:58:41 ...no one in the world who needs me
01:58:47 But still there are times...
01:58:50 ...when I think I made a terrible
01:58:57 I'm sure we all have these thoughts...
01:59:00 ...from time to time.
01:59:36 People always cheer when they turn
01:59:40 I wonder why.
01:59:43 They do say...
01:59:45 ...that for many people, the evening's
01:59:49 The part they most look forward to.
01:59:52 Is that so?
01:59:55 What do you most look forward to?
02:00:02 Getting back to Darlington Hall,
02:00:05 ...and straightening out
02:00:08 You were always able to do that.
02:00:11 And you had quite a few
02:00:18 Always was work, work
02:00:21 ...and will continue to be so,
02:00:37 Mr. Stevens, don't you wait!
02:00:41 Come in out of the wet.
02:00:50 You must take good care of yourself.
02:00:53 - You too, promise me that.
02:00:57 Do all you can to make these years
02:01:02 We may never meet again, Mrs. Benn.
02:01:04 That is why I am being personal,
02:01:09 Thank you, Mr. Stevens.
02:01:12 Oh, here it comes.
02:01:35 Thank you. And thank you
02:01:38 It was so very kind of you.
02:01:40 It was so nice to see you.
02:01:42 It was a pleasure to see you again.
02:01:46 Take care.
02:02:33 You scared me.
02:02:37 You like the suit?
02:02:38 Very good, sir.
02:02:47 Good.
02:02:52 Watch the chandelier there.
02:03:05 You're really getting things
02:03:10 I've had to ask another three girls
02:03:14 And I can promise you that
02:03:18 ...and in shape by the time
02:03:20 That sounds good.
02:03:23 I'm expecting a possible
02:03:26 A Mrs. Ruth Muspratt.
02:03:28 Excellent references. She was matron
02:03:33 A matron?
02:03:36 Sounds like she'll keep us
02:03:39 - I certainly hope so, sir.
02:03:42 Good, Stevens. Very good.
02:03:44 This is where we had that banquet
02:03:48 We all stood up and delivered
02:03:52 God knows what I said.
02:03:56 What did I say, anyway?
02:03:59 I'm sorry, sir,
02:04:02 ...to listen to the speeches.
02:04:10 We got a visitor here.
02:04:13 Be very careful.
02:04:14 Come here.
02:04:18 Okay. Easy does it.
02:04:23 Come on!
02:04:27 You don't want to startle it.
02:04:29 It'll come down.
02:04:34 I think if we
02:04:42 Good.
02:04:44 Very still.
02:04:45 Go on. Out!
02:04:49 Well done.
02:04:54 Well done, sir.