The Elephant Man (1980)
John Gielgud: Carr Gomm
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Quotes
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Carr Gomm : Can you imagine the kind of life he must have had?
Dr. Frederick Treves : Yes, I think I can.
Carr Gomm : I don't think so. No one could possibly imagine it! I don't believe any of us can!
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Dr. Frederick Treves : [Upon seeing Bytes] How did you get up here?
Bytes : I want my man back.
Dr. Frederick Treves : Just a moment, how did you get up...
Bytes : Never mind that. I want my man.
Dr. Frederick Treves : He's still very sick. Now please, come downstairs with me and I will explain the situation.
Bytes : DON'T! Don't. You've had plenty of time to... cure him. And now, he's leaving with me. Do you understand me now Mr. Treves? We made a deal.
Dr. Frederick Treves : You misunderstood. This man has suffered a severe fall if you take my meaning. Now, he's my patient now.
Bytes : Pull the other one, why don't you.
Dr. Frederick Treves : Mr. Bytes I'm sorry, but all you do is profit from another man's misery.
Bytes : [Grabs Treves' lapel] You think you're better than me?
Dr. Frederick Treves : No...
Bytes : You wanted the freak, to show to those doctor chums of yours to make a name for yourself. You my friend, I gave you the freak, on trust, in the name of science, and now I want him back!
Dr. Frederick Treves : You do not own this man. Now STOP IT!
Bytes : I want him back.
Dr. Frederick Treves : So you could beat him! So you could starve him! A dog in the streets would fare better with you!
Bytes : I shall go to the authorities.
Carr Gomm : [Speaking to Bytes] Go to the authorities then. Go to them by all means. I'm sure they would be very interested to hear your story as well as ours
Dr. Frederick Treves : [Speaking to Bytes] Now, I really do think we understand one another. Hm?
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John Merrick : The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me...
[he continues alone in the room]
Carr Gomm : [outside of the room] It was a brave attempt, Treves, but the man was obviously simply mouthing words taught by you.
Dr. Frederick Treves : Yes. Well, I'm sorry to have wasted your time.
John Merrick : He restoreth my soul...
Carr Gomm : He simply doesn't belong here. He'd be much better off somewhere else where he can be constantly looked after. I'm sorry, Treves, that things have turned out this way. Good day to you.
John Merrick : Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff...
Dr. Frederick Treves : Mr. Carr Gomm!
Carr Gomm : Yes, what is it?
Dr. Frederick Treves : It's that. I didn't teach him that part.
[the two reenter the room]
John Merrick : My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
