A version restored by the Museum of Modern Art was shown at the 2011 Classic Film Festival in Hollywood during the spring.
However, he is allowed to stay and work for a while; however, this means some things have to change—like Nifty and his paramour Carrie have to cool it for a while.
Carrie doesn't take that at all well, and in anger pays worldly Hoochie coochie dancer Lou to seduce Chris and lure him away from his dad.
Having fallen on hard times, Lou secretly arranges for Nifty to be the barker for her dancing act.
Nifty isn't happy; Chris explains that Lou has been making it possible for him to learn the law while she supports them with her dancing.