The Montecarlo Story (1956)

Mischa Auer: Hector, the Maitre D'

Quotes 

• Francois, the Chauffeur : Don't be insulted, Hector. You were born to be a head waiter. Count Dino was not.

  Hector, the Maitre D' : I know a Count who sells dirty postcards on the Rue de Rivoli. Do you think he was born to?

• Sophia : How much?

  Count Dino della Fiaba : Three and a half million francs.

  Francois, the Chauffeur : In dollars, Count Dino. It sounds better in dollars.

  Count Dino della Fiaba : Ten thousand dollars.

  Hector, the Maitre D' : To me, it sounds worst.

• Hector, the Maitre D' : Ah! This you will like. The German lady from Hamburg.

  Hotel Clerk : Ah, yes! She's so gay! So full of life! She loves to dance. She loves to drink. She loves to do everything!

  Count Dino della Fiaba : Huh? And the money?

  Hector, the Maitre D' : Oh, fantastic! She made it all herself in the real estate.

  Count Dino della Fiaba : Real estate? I have a strong feeling for the land.

• Hector, the Maitre D' : From tin cans someone makes a fortune and retires?

  Sophia : It is for the food, imbecile. In America, everybody eats out of tin cans! So, one who makes tin cans, retires with a fortune.