Trouble Along the Way (1953)
Charles Coburn: Father Burke
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Quotes
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Father Burke : You'll find the answer in Deuteronomy, Chapter 32, Verse 15.
[the other priests look at one another]
Father Burke : Well, well? Is there a Bible in the house, or do you have to go to a hotel?
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Coach Buck Holman : Are you of a forgiving nature?
Father Burke : Well, I'm in that business.
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[last lines]
Steve Williams : Welcome to the ranks of the unemployed, Father.
Father Burke : Only one of us. You'll be back here again next season.
Steve Williams : Me?
Father Burke : Yes. Read the fine print in your contract. It says: "If desired by the College, this agreement may be extended for twelve months."
Steve Williams : I never saw that.
Father Burke : It's in Latin.
Father Burke : [the bell of the chapel clock tower strikes four. One clock face says 4:10, the other says 3:50; Father Burke looks at his watch] Right on the dot.
[on one of the clock faces, the minute hand slips and falls straight down to the half-hour position]
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Father Burke : Like the old chapel clock, I have grown picturesque but not very useful