So Proudly We Hail! (1943)

Sonny Tufts: Kansas

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Quotes 

• Kansas : I never get wounded.

• Lt. Joan O'Doul : Don't go. I'm just being childish. I sure would like to meet one guy, though, who doesn't make a pass.

  Kansas : Well, when you do, you better begin to worry.

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : You're not so dumb.

  Kansas : I just talk dumb.

• Kansas : You and your wanting to be pals.

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : I thought you were just another guy on the make.

  Kansas : I was.

• Kansas : I'll be here till Tokyo freezes over.

• Kansas : I never catch a cold.

• Kansas : I never get killed.

• Lt. Joan O'Doul : Officers are not supposed to fraternize with enlisted men.

  Kansas : I don't want to fraternize. I just wanna see you.

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : And pass the time of day?

  Kansas : Well, it'd be better than nothing.

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : Yes.

  [pushes Kansas back] 

  Kansas : Oo! Sunburn.

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : Well, just stop your maneuvers before you make contact with the main body.

• Lt. Joan O'Doul : All the rules are off tonight. It's Christmas.

  Kansas : Yeah, a fine Christmas. No mistletoe.

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : All right, if it means that much to you, here.

  [kiss] 

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : Merry Christmas!

• Kansas : Look, I know how short you must be, but have you got anything to eat?

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : Yes, I've got some nice southern fried monkey for you.

  Kansas : With ketchup?

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : No, with chili sauce.

• Kansas : I can't believe it. I just can't believe it!

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : What?

  Kansas : The Marines, they have landed! And I've been ordered off.

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : Oh, but it's not permanent. It's not the end of the fight.

  Kansas : Yeah, but imagine it happening to us, Americans!

  Lt. Janet 'Davy' Davidson : All right, all out, everybody!

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : We've been out on our feet before. Remember Valley Forge? That was no strawberry festival.

• Kansas : What would you like better than anything else in the world?

  Lt. Joan O'Doul : A tomato. I'd give my left knee for a tomato. Tomato and some Flying Fortresses, wouldn't that make a lovely salad?

• Kansas : I can't figure you dames out. Chocolate is chocolate.