Memorable Quotes from Thomas Mitchell
4 quotesHome and Duty in Times of War
Uncle Billy
After all, Potter, some people like George HAD to stay at home. Not every heel was in Germany and Japan.
[after Potter says George was unfit for military service]
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Tension and Strategy in Senate Protest
Diz Moore
In protest, the whole Senate body rose and walked out.
[dictating into phone]
Clarissa Saunders
No! No, not that straight stuff. Now listen, kick it up, get on his side, fight for him! Understand?
Diz Moore
You love this monkey - don't you?
Clarissa Saunders
What do you think? Now listen, go to work. Do as I tell you, you do know that, don't you?
Diz Moore
Throw out that last, take this. This is the most titanic battle of modern times. A David without even a slingshot rises to do battle against the mighty Goliath, the Taylor machine, allegedly crooked inside and out. Yeah, and for my money and an extra bonus prize, you can cut out the "allegedly.
[into phone]
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Unexpected Encounter in the Hydrangea Bushes
George
Mary... Okay, I give up. Where are you?
[picks up Mary's robe, which is lying on the ground]
Mary
Over here in the hydrangea bushes.
George
Here you are. Catch. Wait a minute. What am I doing? This is a very interesting situation! (This line was repeated by Jimmy in the 1940 film "No Time for Comedy").
[He is about to throw her the robe, but reconsiders mischeviously]
Mary
Please give me my robe.
George
Hmmm...A man doesn't get in a situation like this every day.
Mary
I'd like to have my robe.
[Getting annoyed]
George
Not in Bedford Falls, anyway.
Mary
Ouch!
[thrashing around in the bushes]
George
Gesundheit. This requires a little thought here.
Mary
George Bailey! Give me my robe!
George
I've heard about things like this, but I've never thought I would be in one.....not in Bedford Falls anyway
Mary
Shame on you. I'm going to tell your mother on you.
George
Oh, my mother's way up the corner there.
Mary
I'll call the police!
George
They're way downtown. They'd be on my side, too.
Mary
Then I'm going to scream!
George
Maybe I could sell tickets. No, no... Let's see. No, the point is, in order to get this robe...I've got it! I'll make a deal with you, Mary.
George
Uncle Billy?!
Uncle Billy
George, George! Your father has had a stroke!
George
Sorry Mary, I need to go!
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A Humorous Exchange on Drunkenness and Style
Gene Gibbons
Put your scissors away, Delilah, my hair's all cut. Is this stylish fellow my successor?
[looking at her male escort]
Sylvia Marbe
Gene, you're drunk!
Gene Gibbons
Darling, you understate the case by three bottles and a thousand tears! Avaunt!
[laughs]
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