31 quotes
Unity is Strength in Adversity
Jack Kelly
You got no brains! Why are we starting to fight each other? It's just what the big shots want to see that we're street trash; street rats with no brains with no respect for nothin including ourselves! So here's how it is: if we don't act together, then we're nothin', if we don't stick together, we're nothin', and if we can't even trust each other, then we're nothin'.
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The Importance of Newsies in Sales
Jack Kelly
Well, dat's da foist thing ya gotta learn - headlines don't sell papes. Newsies sell papes.
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Perseverance in the Face of Adversity
Crutchie
You can't let em beat ya, right Jack? That's what you always said!
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Demand for Higher Standards
Spot Conlon
That ain't good enough Jackie-boy, you gotta show me.
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The Perks of Fame in New York
Racetrack Higgins
Hey, glum and dumb! What'sa matta with you? You get your picture in the papes, you're famous. You're famous, you get anything you want! That's what's so great about New York!
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Observation on Unusual News Headlines
Racetrack Higgins
Look at this. "Baby Born With Two Heads". Must be from Brooklyn.
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Creating My Own Narrative
Jack Kelly
If I hate the headline I'll make up a headline and I'll say anything I havta!
[singing]
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Learning from the Best
Crutchie
When ya learn from Jack, ya learn from the best.
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Union Identity Through Declaration
Jack Kelly
We're a union just by sayin so.
[singing]
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The Solitude of a Dreamer
Jack Kelly
When I dream on my own I'm alone but I ain't lonely. For a dreamer, night's the only time-a day.
[singing]
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Objection Based on Brooklyn Grounds
Spot Conlon
Hey, Your Honor, I object! On the grounds of Brooklyn.
[Judge: On what grounds?]
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Jack Kelly's Disappearance Explained
Racetrack Higgins
Oh, you mean Jack Kelly. Yeah, he was here. But he put an egg in his shoe and...beat it.
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A Disappointing Day at the Races
Jack
Heya, Race.
Racetrack
Hey, Jack.
Jack
How was your day at the track?
Racetrack
You know that hot tip I told you about? Nobody told the horse.
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Desperation for Funds in Newsies
Racetrack Higgins
Five bucks? We ain't got five bucks! We ain't even got five cents! Hey your honor how bout I roll ya for it, double or nothin'?
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Conflicting Lessons on Truth and Survival
David
My father taught us not to lie.
Jack
Well, mine told me not to starve; so we both have an education.
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Taking a Stand for Our Voice
Spot Conlon
Listen, they're gonna be playing with my hands alright. Cuz it ain't what they say, it's what we say. And nobody ain't gonna listen to us unless we make em.
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A Reflection on Crutchie
Jack Kelly
Remember Crutchie?
[said to Morris Delancy before headbutting him]
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A Lighthearted Exchange About Sleep
Mush
So how'd ya sleep Jack?
Jack
On me back, Mush.
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Questioning Treatment of the Less Fortunate
Racetrack Higgins
What are we supposed to do to the bums, kiss em?
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Union Formation Through Striking
Jack
If we go on strike, then we are a union, right?
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Spot Conlon Comments on Jack's Quickness
Spot Conlon
Well if it ain't Jack be nimble, Jack be quick.,
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A Playful Exchange Between Jack and Weasel
Jack
Didja miss me, Weasel? Huh, didja? Didja miss me?
Weasel
I've told ya a million times...it's Wisel, and that's Mr. Wisel to you. How many?
Jack
Don't rush me, I'm perusin the merchandise, Mr. Weasel.
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Agreement in Perspective
Spot Conlon
I say, that what you say...is what I say.
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Sharing Profits and Learning Together
Jack Kelly
We sell together, we split 70-30, plus you get the benefit of observin me no charge!
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Brooklyn's Confidence in Times of Challenge
Spot Conlon
Never fear, Brooklyn is here!
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Panic Overblown in Newspaper Headline
Jack
Extra, extra, read all about it! Ellis Island in flames big conflablataion!
David
Hey, where's that story?
Jack
Page nine. Thousands Flee in Panic!
David
Trash Fire Next To Immigration Building Terrifies Seagulls"?
Jack
Terrified Flight from Inferno!
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Counting Mistakes and Humorous Remarks
Jack Kelly
Nope, it's nineteen, Weasel. It's nineteen, but don't worry about it; it's an honest mistake. See Morris, he can't count to twenty with his shoes on.
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Crutchie's Reflection on His Mistaken Thoughts
Crutchie
It's this brain of mine, always makin mistakes. It's got a mind of its own!
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Racetrack's Friendly Greeting to the Cowboy
Racetrack Higgins
Hey Cowboy! Nice shine-a'!
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Racetrack Higgins on Betting Odds
Racetrack Higgins
Five to one that Cowboy skunks em! Huh, who's bettin'?
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Voices of the Newsies in 1899
Racetrack Higgins
In 1899, the streets of New York City echoed with the voices of newsies, peddling the papers of Joseph Pulitzer, William Randolph Hearst, and other giants of the newspaper world. On every corner you saw them carrying the banner, bringing you the news for a penny a page. Poor orphans and runaways, the newsies were a ragged army without a leader, until one day, all that changed.
[first lines; opening narration]
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