The Man in Possession (1931)

Charlotte Greenwood: Clara

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Quotes 

• Clara : Are you trying to be funny?

  Raymond Dabney : Yes.

  Clara : Try harder.

• Clara : [Standing beside Crystal Wetherby]  Well, don't stand there looking at me.

  Raymond Dabney : I wasn't looking at you.

• Clara : Find something to do! Mend the fire! Draw the shades! Put on the lights!

  Raymond Dabney : [Ticks them off on his fingers]  Mind the fire, draw the shades, put on the lights.

  Clara : In the drawing room.

• Raymond Dabney : I hope you'll be sorry to lose me.

  Clara : Hope's cheap.

• Raymond Dabney : Are you always this way, Clara - proud and austere?

  Clara : I like to keep myself to myself, thank you.

  Raymond Dabney : That, Clara, is a mistake. It leads to a lonely old age.