The House That Shadows Built (1931)
Ben Taggart: Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent
Quotes
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Sammy Brown : My name is Sammy Brown and I just came into town. Saw your ad, you're Mr. Lee. Say, you can make a mint on me.
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : What do you do?
Sammy Brown : Dance, sing.
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : Play a role?
Sammy Brown : Anything. Say, I'm a find for guys like you, cause there's nothing I can't do.
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : Tell me, where did you work before?
Sammy Brown : In a department store.
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : Who told you you could dance and sing?
Sammy Brown : For money, I'll do anything.
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Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : I need a drink.
Tomalio : Alright, I'll take a drink.
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : You'll take the air!
Sammy Brown : The air he cries!
Tomalio : I no like the air. It's too cold outside.
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Caesar's Ghost : I played a part in Ben Hur once.
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : What part did you play, sir?
Caesar's Ghost : A girl, she played the part of Ben.
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : And you?
Caesar's Ghost : I played her.
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Sammy Brown : [After the Merchant of Wieners performs] Well, what do you think?
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : I wouldn't give him a dollar a week.
Tomalio : Not so loud. He'll take it.
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Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : [After Caesar's Ghost performs] Give me a brick!
Caesar's Ghost : [Hands Mr. Lee a brick] Here's a brick. I always carry one for this imitation.
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : Say, I ought to lay this on your head!
Caesar's Ghost : You can't do that - you don't belong to my bricklayer's union!
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[reading a note from The Merchant of Wieners]
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent : My name is What-Do-You-Care, my home is anywhere. People say I'm awful dumb, so I thought to you I'd come.