The Montecarlo Story (1956)
Mischa Auer: Hector, the Maitre D'
Quotes
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Francois, the Chauffeur : Don't be insulted, Hector. You were born to be a head waiter. Count Dino was not.
Hector, the Maitre D' : I know a Count who sells dirty postcards on the Rue de Rivoli. Do you think he was born to?
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Sophia : How much?
Count Dino della Fiaba : Three and a half million francs.
Francois, the Chauffeur : In dollars, Count Dino. It sounds better in dollars.
Count Dino della Fiaba : Ten thousand dollars.
Hector, the Maitre D' : To me, it sounds worst.
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Hector, the Maitre D' : Ah! This you will like. The German lady from Hamburg.
Hotel Clerk : Ah, yes! She's so gay! So full of life! She loves to dance. She loves to drink. She loves to do everything!
Count Dino della Fiaba : Huh? And the money?
Hector, the Maitre D' : Oh, fantastic! She made it all herself in the real estate.
Count Dino della Fiaba : Real estate? I have a strong feeling for the land.
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Hector, the Maitre D' : From tin cans someone makes a fortune and retires?
Sophia : It is for the food, imbecile. In America, everybody eats out of tin cans! So, one who makes tin cans, retires with a fortune.