Friendship and Secrets in The Ladykillers
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Be kind to your friends - Don't disclose the ending
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A Notable Encounter with Mum Wilberforce
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Who was that lady I saw you outwit last night? That was no lady...That was Mum Wilberforce, a lovely old doll, well known to the police, and landlady to the shadiest bunch of characters in London!
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The Unholy Five's Comedic Bank Heist Fiasco
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Meet "The Unholy Five"...The Most Befuddled Set of Assorted Thugs That Ever Fouled Up a Million Dollar Bank Robbery!!
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Unexpected Memories and Unanswered Questions
Mrs. Wilberforce:
May I ask you where you studied?
One-Round:
...Well, I didn't really study any place, Lady... I just sort of... picked it up.
Mrs. Wilberforce:
You know, I was so surprised when I heard what you were playing. It brought back something that, really, I'd completely forgotten all about: my 21st birthday party. You see, my father had engaged a string quintet to come in and play in the evening; and while they were playing Boccherini, someone came in and said the old queen had passed away. And everyone went home. And that was the end of my party, all that time ago, in Pangbourne. (silence) Well, if you'll excuse me, I'll run and make the tea. The kettle "must" be nearly on the boil. (She leaves)
One-Round:
Who's she talkin about? Old queen who?
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Confusion Over Music and Its Meaning
One-Round:
(looking blankly at his cello) Are we supposed to make noises with these things? What kind o noises?
Louis:
Who is she?
Professor Marcus:
Not noises, One-Round, "music"!
Louis:
I said what does she mean, you...
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Impending Trouble from the Police
Mrs. Wilberforce:
It won't do any harm to tell you now that Major Courtney has gone to the police. They'll be here shortly.
Mrs. Wilberforce:
Oh! Whatever is that?
Harry:
I expect something fell off the roof, mum.
Mrs. Wilberforce:
The roof?
Harry:
Probably a... chimney-pot.
Mrs. Wilberforce:
A chimney-pot?
Professor Marcus:
See who it is, Harry.
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Conflict Over Mrs. Wilberforce's Safety
One-Round:
I said nobody was to do her!
Mrs. Wilberforce:
Mr. Harvey!
One-Round:
I said - I said nobody was to do Mrs. Lopsided!
Mrs. Wilberforce:
Stop that!
Mrs. Wilberforce:
What "are" you doing?
Mrs. Wilberforce:
And who is Mrs. Lopsided, may I ask? Where is Mr. Robinson?
One-Round:
He's, uh, he's outside.
Mrs. Wilberforce:
Somebody took the key. The cello case is gone!
One-Round:
It's, uh, out there too.
Mrs. Wilberforce:
Well... bring it in.
Mrs. Wilberforce:
I fell asleep. Somebody took the key out of my pocket. I'm *very* angry!
Professor Marcus:
As you have every right to be. It's disgraceful, Mrs. Wilberforce, shameful! Mr. Robinson will answer for it.
Mrs. Wilberforce:
(One-Round brings in the cello case] I'll take that, thank you. Professor Marcus, this is another black mark against you. I shall certainly tell the police.
Professor Marcus:
(as she shuts the door) What happened?
One-Round:
I thought they'd, uh, done er in. I thought, uh, I thought Harry done er.
Professor Marcus:
So?
One-Round:
So all right, I made a mistake!
Professor Marcus:
(Puts his face in his hand) Put him in the barrow.
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Unexpected Arrival Through the Chimney-Pot
Professor Marcus:
Well, where is he? Where is the Major? Is he up there still?
Harry:
No, no, he, uh, he come down.
Professor Marcus:
Well bring him here!
Harry:
He come down... with the chimney-pot.
Professor Marcus:
With the chimney- ?(chuckles) Is he hurt?
Louis:
I shouldn't think he felt a thing.
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Tea Invitation in The Ladykillers Scene
Louis:
(Aside to Harry) Excuse me, Major Courtney, I wonder if perhaps you'd like some tea?
Mrs. Wilberforce:
I wonder if perhaps you'd like some tea, Major Courtney?
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A Change of Heart About an Umbrella
The Sergeant:
Mrs. Wilberforce, wait! Just a moment! (holding out the umbrella) You forgot it, mum.
Mrs. Louisa Wilberforce:
(Reaches for it, then changes her mind) Oh. Oh, no I don't think I want it. I never liked it. Now I can buy a dozen new ones.
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A Request for Gentleman's Behavior
Mrs Wilberforce:
Simply try for one hour to behave like gentlemen.
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Request for a Wheelbarrow
Professor Marcus:
There is a wheelbarrow out there. Would you mind fetching it, please? The major has a train to catch.
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