The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975 TV Movie)

Bonnie Bartlett: Sylvia Knowlton

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• Hosea Knowlton : That woman actually believes she can get off scot-free by hiding behind her skirts.

  Sylvia Knowlton : What else has she?

  [he looks at her] 

  Sylvia Knowlton : I'm sorry, Hosea. It just seems that you men have only yourselves to blame if women hide behind their femininity as a last defense. After all, you cast us in this role.

  Hosea Knowlton : You look upon your womanhood as a role my dear?

  Sylvia Knowlton : It's not always a convenient part to play.

  Hosea Knowlton : I've never heard you talk like this. Next you'll be asking for the vote. I gather you sympathize with this murderess.

  Sylvia Knowlton : She has not as yet been found guilty, Hosea.

  Hosea Knowlton : But you do sympathize with her?

  Sylvia Knowlton : Certainly not with her deeds, but perhaps with her motives.

  Hosea Knowlton : [laughs]  Her motives? Now what would you know about her motives?

  Sylvia Knowlton : I should think a great deal, Hosea. You have no idea how unbearably heavy these skirts can be at times.