Dan Duryea: China Smith

Quotes 

• China Smith : [narrating]  There's a saying among the Chinese that the past is as clear as a mirror and the future is dark as lacquer. Still, there are those who will try to predict and those who will be frightened by the prediction. The commodore's wife, for one. And I'm willing to set her fears to the Commodore's life at rest - for a small fee, of course. I be China Smith - a man's whose future is completely unpredictable.

• Aban : You wish to consult the stars The secrets of the future and the meaning of life are hidden therein, Mister... Smith.

  China Smith : And did you find my name in the stars?

  Aban : There are no mysteries to those who look for their answers in the heavens. I am Aban.

  China Smith : Well, then this will come as no surprise to you.

  [Smith punches Aban in the nose] 

• Mrs. Tilson : Now all you have to do is guard him every moment until the 13th. That's the danger spot, you know.

  China Smith : I expect there's little to worry about. I already had a talk with the man who threatened the commodore.

  Mrs. Tilson : You discovered who it is? So quickly?

  China Smith : Well, the Commodore knew where to find him.

  [Smith glances at his fist] 

  China Smith : I did no more than, ah, deliver the message.

• [last lines] 

  China Smith : Sure now, I'll be around as long as you need me.

  Mrs. Tilson : Oh, I'm so relieved. Thank you. Thank you very much, Smythe.

  China Smith : Smythe is it? China Smythe?