Mildred Pierce (1945)

Barbara Brown: Mrs. Forrester

Quotes 

• Mrs. Forrester : Your daughter has somehow got the idea that... well, I understand it, of course... any girl wants to get married, but Ted had no such thing in mind. I want that made clear.

  Mildred Pierce : You mean they're engaged? Veda and your son?

  Mrs. Forrester : Yes, but I'm quite sure you will agree with me, Mrs. Pierce, that any discussion of marriage between them would be most undesirable.

  Mildred Pierce : Why should Veda want to marry your son if he doesn't want to marry her?

  Mrs. Forrester : I'm not a mind reader, Mrs. Pierce. But let me tell you one thing. If you or this girl or anybody employs any more tricks trying to blackmail my son...

  Mildred Pierce : Trying to what?

  Mrs. Forrester : Understand me, Mrs. Pierce. I shall prevent this marriage. I shall prevent it in any way that I can.

  Mildred Pierce : I don't think you need worry, Mrs. Forrester. Having you in my family is a pretty dismal prospect. Good afternoon.