Badman's Territory (1946)

Ann Richards: Henryetta Alcott

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Quotes 

• Henryette Alcott : I'd advise you to remove that star.

  Sheriff Mark Rowley : Well, thanks, but I think I can take care of myself.

  Henryette Alcott : The life expectancy of a sheriff can be very short in Quinto.

• Sheriff Mark Rowley : I, uh, see that you've been made the favorite.

  Belle Starr : Oh, it's not me. It's my horse Beauty, He's everybody's favorite.

  Henryette Alcott : Of course, good luck.

  Belle Starr : Wanna make a little side bet with me, Sheriff?

  Sheriff Mark Rowley : What f'rinstance?

  Belle Starr : Oh, money, or marbles... or moonlight.

  Sheriff Mark Rowley : [Turning his head]  Suppose we just make it a dollar and a half.

  [Tips his hat and leaves] 

• Henryette Alcott : I'm trying to bring some order because I want schools, ranches, churches, hospitals, a courthouse, and a flag. Is there anything wrong with that?

  Sheriff Mark Rowley : Nothing except the way you're goin' about it, You may start a local revolution. You can't clean up Quinto with printer's ink, and you can't do it alone.

• Henryette Alcott : [Referring to the plunging neckline on her dress]  Meg, you don't think it's cut too low, do you?

  Meg : [Sarcastically]  It'll never choke you to death.