Louisa (1950)
Edmund Gwenn: Mr. Hammond
Quotes
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Henry Hammond : Mrs. Norton, excuse me. I didn't mean to seem so abrupt.
Louisa Norton : Rude!
Henry Hammond : I'm terribly sorry. I don't know what's gotten into my temper these days.
Louisa Norton : I'd try to control it. Particularly, in your business.
Henry Hammond : I do try, Mrs. Norton, but somehow as the years move on I get more and more crotchety.
Louisa Norton : I know. My disposition hasn't been the same since my husband died, some 10 years ago.
Henry Hammond : My wifes
[sic]
Henry Hammond : died, a little over 10 years ago, too.
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Henry Hammond : Mrs. Norton, older people don't have to be lonely.
[he takes her hand in his]
Louisa Norton : [looks down at their hands and smiles] Mr. Hammond, I really must be going.
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Henry Hammond : No one ever accomplished anything on the outside looking in. Shall we join the ladies?
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Henry Hammond : I have several questions of my own.
Harold 'Hal' Norton : You have?
Henry Hammond : I'm marrying a woman with children.
Harold 'Hal' Norton : Mr. Hammond, we have no intention of living with you and mother.
Henry Hammond : Oh, I realize that, but one must be careful.
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Motorcycle Cop : I deeply apologize for being in your way, hot rod. Were you in a hurry?
Henry Hammond : Just give me the ticket, officer, I'm in no mood for conversation.
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Henry Hammond : I have a friend in the wholesale fruit business. A bachelor of 60, inexperienced in these matters. Poor man. After his marriage he found he was constantly burdened with his wife's children... emotionally and financially.
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Henry Hammond : When I first shipped out as a seaman in the British Navy, I was accustomed to the usual British fare - roast beef and badly cooked vegetables.
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Louisa Norton : Henry, I'm surprised at you. You were very rude.
Henry Hammond : Well, how do you think I felt, watching you lead Mr. Burnside on?
Louisa Norton : Henry!
Henry Hammond : Flirting! Shamelessly, before my very eyes.
Louisa Norton : I was simply being courteous to Hal's employer.
Henry Hammond : Now, don't tell me you didn't enjoy his attentions. Dropping your handkerchief coyly like a schoolgirl. That trick's a bit dated, Louisa.
Louisa Norton : You're being very insulting, Henry.
Henry Hammond : Oh, perhaps it's better that I found out now. I wouldn't care for a wife I'd have to keep a constant watch on.
Louisa Norton : Henry Hammond, you'll do me the favor of never speaking to me again.
[running upstairs]
Louisa Norton : I'm glad I too found out in time.
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Henry Hammond : [as other couples look on, many of them younger and laughing at his wild gestures] This is outrageous. Everyone's quitting. They're just afraid if the old fool goes around again, he'll collapse.
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Henry Hammond : As usual, Mr. Burnside, you're displaying your complete lack of manners.
Abel Burnside : Hammond, I take that as an insult.
Henry Hammond : Precisely the way I meant it.