The Belle of New York (1952)
Marjorie Main: Mrs. Phineas Hill
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Quotes
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Mrs. Phineas Hill : One moment, you worm. I might have known. All these checks I've written to Charles, five of them! Supposedly for his pet charities. Huh! Well, I'm through being charitable to everyone he pets.
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Mrs. Phineas Hill : What are those *obscene* remarks she's making?
Charlie Hill : It's not obscene, it's French.
Mrs. Phineas Hill : French *is* obscene!
Frenchie : What is the meaning of this obscene?
Charlie Hill : It means you better go.
Frenchie : Very well then, I obscene!
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Mrs. Phineas Hill : And when you leave, take Buffalo Bill with you!
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Mrs. Phineas Hill : The Belle of New York. A fine title for somebody in our type of work.
Angela Bonfils : Oh, it's only their way of showing their love for our welfare house.
Mrs. Phineas Hill : Amazing how they've grown to love our welfare house since you've grown.
[Miss Wilkens bangs her bass drum]
Mrs. Phineas Hill : Miss Wilkins.
Angela Bonfils : Well, the important thing is they do come here.
Mrs. Phineas Hill : But that *look* in their eyes. Not exactly the right kind of look for men who are seeking guidance - you know what I mean?
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Mrs. Phineas Hill : Honestly, if it weren't for your parents who built this welfare house, I'd advise you to - choose some other type of career.
Angela Bonfils : Oh, but, Mrs. Hill this has been my home, my life. And I've tried so hard to - to equip myself for this kind of work.
Elsie Wilkins : If you ask me, it's your equipment that's causing all the...
Mrs. Phineas Hill : Miss Wilkins!
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Mrs. Phineas Hill : Oh, it's not your fault, Angela. If you were only a little plainer. If you don't look so... so...
Angela Bonfils : So?
Mrs. Phineas Hill : Well, if you only would look a little more so-so than so.
Angela Bonfils : Oh.
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Mrs. Phineas Hill : Charles, what am I gonna do about you? You've been a problem from the day you learned how to whistle.
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Mrs. Phineas Hill : Bring in this female!