The Big Store (1941)
Margaret Dumont: Martha Phelps
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Quotes
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[Wolf is about to propose to Martha]
Wolf J. Flywheel : Martha, dear, there are many bonds that will hold us together through eternity.
Martha Phelps : Really, Wolf? What are they?
Wolf J. Flywheel : Your government bonds, your savings bonds, your liberty bonds.
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Mr. Grover : If Ms. Phelps were not my fiancée, I would turn in my resignation and walk out of this store for good!
Martha Phelps : Oh no, no...
Wolf J. Flywheel : Fiancée?
Martha Phelps : Yes.
Wolf J. Flywheel : You mean a woman of your culture and money and beauty and money and wealth and money would, would marry that imposter?
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Martha Phelps : Tell me, Wolfie dear, will we have a beautiful home?
Wolf J. Flywheel : Of course. You're not planning on moving, are you?
Martha Phelps : No, but, uh, I'm afraid after we're married awhile, a beautiful young girl will come along, and, uh, you'll forget all about me.
Wolf J. Flywheel : Don't be silly. I'll write you twice a week.
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Martha Phelps : Whew! It's warm in here.
Wolf J. Flywheel : Funny, I don't feel it.
Martha Phelps : Well, I do.
Wolf J. Flywheel : [Speaking on an "intercom"] Winthop, have the janitor come up and break a window.
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Martha Phelps : Tell me, what would you want to handle this case for me?
Wolf J. Flywheel : Twenty thousand dollars.
Martha Phelps : Don't you think that's too much?
Wolf J. Flywheel : Of course it is, only a cheap chiseler would ask that much.
Martha Phelps : I was prepared to pay five hundred dollars.
Wolf J. Flywheel : Hardly enough. Eh, I'm prepared to take it. Shall we bind the deal with a kiss? Or, five dollars in cash? You lose either way.
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Martha Phelps : Where did you ever learn to write such beautiful poetry?
Wolf J. Flywheel : I worked 5 years for Burma Shave.