All I Desire (1953)

Marcia Henderson: Joyce Murdoch

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• Naomi Murdoch : Famous? So you want to be famous like Naomi Murdoch?

  Lily Murdoch : Well, of course I do.

  Naomi Murdoch : Well, honey, let me tell you just how famous that really is. I didn't think you fell for that line I was handing out for the yokels, but if you did...

  Lily Murdoch : Line?

  Naomi Murdoch : After all, a girl has her pride. But there doesn't seem to be much demand for the classics now, and practically none at all for me.

  Lily Murdoch : Mother!

  Naomi Murdoch : I'd like to leave you thinking I was up there in lights, but... I've got enough on my conscience without... You think all you have to do is get on that train and when you get off, you'll be in a star's dressing room?

  [scoffs] 

  Naomi Murdoch : Oh, no, the theater's a tough jungle, kids. I've got no glory, no glamour, and bruises on my illusions. And I can't complain; I never starved. I've been a stooge for a trained seal. I sold corsets when times were bad. I live in cheap hotels and con the bookers so they won't know how bad I need money. And I can name a pawn shop in every town on the circuit. Next season, if I'm lucky I'll do a rather tired single. It's not very dignified; matter of fact it's rather vulgar! And I'll be billed below the dog acts! But if you want to come and join me...

  [Lily cries, runs out of the room] 

  Joyce Murdoch : Lily!

  [chases after her, out of the room] 

  Naomi Murdoch : [quietly]  ... I'd love to have you with me.