The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)

Ronald Adam: Turner

Quotes 

• Turner : Paris, eh? You're stepping out, Holland. Wonderful, isn't it, what a little extra money will do?

  Henry Holland : Yes, it's going to make a big difference to me.

• [on the day before Holland and his associates are to carry out the robbery, he has a chat with his boss Turner, who thinks that the subject is over Holland's forthcoming promotion] 

  Turner : And, erm, here's the order for tomorrow's consignment. Somewhat larger that I expected: 212 bars.

  Henry Holland : That won't worry me, sir.

  Turner : Dependable to the last. I'm going to miss you, Holland.

  Henry Holland : You're very kind, sir. I shall always have the happiest memories of the dear old bullion office.

  Turner : Has Mr. Applecrumby spoken to you about your holiday?

  Henry Holland : Yes, sir. I'm going to Paris.

  Turner : Paris, hey? You're stepping out, Holland. Wonderful isn't it, what a little extra money will do?

  Henry Holland : Yes, it's going to make a big difference to me.

• [just as he is planning the robbery, Holland is told that he is being promoted to another department] 

  Henry Holland : I'm too old to change my views now, sir.

  Turner : Nonsense. You're never too old to better oneself. Think of what you can do with an extra 15 shillings a week.

  Henry Holland : But sir, I like the bullion office. It holds all I ever wished for.

  Turner : The trouble with you, Holland, if I may speak frankly, is that you do not have enough ambition. When a good opportunity comes along grab it with both hands. May not occur again.

  Henry Holland : Very good, sir. I'll follow your advice.

  [Holland leaves in order to put his plans for the robbery into motion] 

• Turner : The trouble with you, Holland, is that you haven't enough ambition.