The Young Philadelphians (1959)
Richard Deacon: George Archibald
Quotes
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[At Chet Gwynn's murder trial, Anthony Lawrence sets up a demonstration to test butler George Archibald's ability to name a type of liquor by smelling it]
George Archibald : [Sniffing a glass] It is Royal Tartan Scotch. Unmistakable. Rich heavy bouquet with a definite aroma of peat smoke.
Anthony Judson Lawrence : [Hands him another glass] Now, the third glass.
George Archibald : This is water, sir. There is no smell, except perhaps for a faint touch of chlorine, which the city puts in its drinking water. I trust you weren't trying to trick me into identifying it as liquor.
Anthony Judson Lawrence : It's water? Are you sure? I don't understand.
George Archibald : You will note there is no label. I believe you gave me your water glass.
Anthony Judson Lawrence : Well, I'm terribly sorry. I guess I made a mistake.
George Archibald : Well, perhaps it's not in vain. Since my throat is a little dry, you'll pardon me.
[He drinks the glass, coughs]
George Archibald : It's gin! It's gin! You've tricked me!
Anthony Judson Lawrence : That's right!
[Takes the glass]
Anthony Judson Lawrence : Your Honor, I submit this as Exhibit D!