Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945) - Quotes

Qualities of a Suitable King Discussed

Princess Veronica: He has intelligence, charm, a sense of humor.

Countess Zoe: Well, what if he has? They are not what we require of our King.

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Understanding Women's Emotions in Relationships

Princess Veronica: Don't you know? A woman only gets really mad at a man if he doesn't want to kiss her.

Albert Weever: Is that a fact? Gee, I'm glad to know that!

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Challenges of Working Day and Night

Jimmy Dobson: Good evening, Mrs. Odell, how are you this evening?

Mrs. Odell: Poorly!

Jimmy Dobson: Aw, thats too bad. I guess working nights doesn't agree with you.

Mrs. Odell: Neither does working days.

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A Conversation About the Night Ahead

Jimmy Dobson: It's going to be a beautiful night, too. At least, that's my frank opinion.

Princess Veronica: Mine too.

Jimmy Dobson: Well, for stepping out, I mean.

Princess Veronica: For what?

Jimmy Dobson: For going somewhere and doing something.

Princess Veronica: Oh, you want to step out tonight? Is that it?

Jimmy Dobson: Yeah! That's it. That certainly is it.

Princess Veronica: Well, then, step.

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Confused Conversations Across European Cities

Princess Veronica: There's nothing wrong with me, really.

Jimmy Dobson: Are you sure?

Princess Veronica: You see, well, the Budapest was Hungary and the Cairo got Madrid and wouldn't Lisbon. So, the Balkans couldn't Bucharest and that's what made Naples truer than Cologne.

Jimmy Dobson: Oh. Oh, I see.

Princess Veronica: You do?

Jimmy Dobson: Oh, of Corsica.

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Identity and Perception in Unexpected Encounters

Princess Veronica: Hi, babe!

Albert Weever: Look, lady, I didn't know you was a Princess. I thought you was a woman!

Princess Veronica: I'm both, Albert.

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Proper Hand-Kissing Etiquette Explained

Princess Veronica: Now, when you kiss a lady's hand, don't be so athletic about it - or, so noisy! Don't snatch it up as if it were cake and you were going to bite it. The lips are brought to the hand - and not the hand to the lips. Remember that, next time.

Jimmy Dobson: Yes, your Highness. Could next time, be now?

Princess Veronica: [Jimmy's lips remain on her hand] Very well. But, remember, don't snatch - and don't smack! Now, crisply. And slowly. But, not too slowly.

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Misunderstood Intentions Between Two Characters

Baron Zoltan Faludi: Why do you think I followed you here?

Princess Veronica: To make love to me.

Baron Zoltan Faludi: [leans in] Just for a practice.

Princess Veronica: You don't need any.

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Discovering New Experiences Through Food

Princess Veronica: They are delicious, your hot dogs.

Jimmy Dobson: You've never had one before?

Princess Veronica: Never.

Jimmy Dobson: Gee, babe, you just haven't been anywhere, have you?

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An Unexpected Walk Together

Jimmy Dobson: You going somewhere special?

Princess Veronica: No. Just for a walk.

Jimmy Dobson: Well, I'll go with you.

Princess Veronica: Why?

Jimmy Dobson: Well, you're a stranger here. A babe like you with a face like that, has got to be awfully careful in a world like this.

Princess Veronica: Careful of what?

Jimmy Dobson: Oh, things.

Princess Veronica: Things?

Jimmy Dobson: Well, men. I'm sorry to say, that we can't be trusted.

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Miscommunication About Albert's Quirky Behavior

Jimmy Dobson: Don't mind Albert, he's harmless. He's just a bit babe-whacky, that's all.

Princess Veronica: He's what?

Jimmy Dobson: Dame dizzy! You know, he's got nights on his mind.

Princess Veronica: Knights? On his mind?

Jimmy Dobson: Well, he likes tomatoes.

Princess Veronica: They're good for him.

Jimmy Dobson: Not the kind Albert likes. Say, you're a foreigner, aren't you.

Princess Veronica: Yes.

Jimmy Dobson: Well, now, look Toots, I'll explain it to you. Over here, we have two kinds of tomatoes. One is the vegetable. The other is you.

Princess Veronica: Me? I am a tomato?

Jimmy Dobson: Oh, Grade A and extra fancy.

A Proposal Rejected in Conversation

Albert Weever: How's about a kiss?

Princess Veronica: No, thank you.

Albert Weever: The pleasure would be mutual.

A Princess's Wish and Historical Irony

Mrs. Odell: I wish I'd been born a princess. Instead I was born tired.

Countess Zoe: Think of what history would say: Her Majesty Veronica the First, received the news that she had become Queen, while she was carousing in a Chop Suey joint with a bellboy.