Gosford Park (2001)
Michael Gambon: William McCordle
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Quotes
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[Many years ago, Sylvia and Louisa cut cards to decide which of them would marry Sir William. Louisa lost]
Constance : Anyone care for a game of bridge after dinner? Louisa, how about you?
Louisa Stockbridge : Oh, I don't think so. I've rather gone off cards. I've never been very lucky with them.
Sir William McCordle : Me too.
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Baron Raymond Stockbridge : Do you really have to go back to London?
Anthony Meredith : I am afraid so, Raymond. When you're ruined, there's so much to do.
Sir William McCordle : Yes, there is, isn't there? Moan, moan, moan.
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Lavinia Meredith : I don't care what's changed or not changed as long as our sons are spared what you all went through.
Lady Sylvia McCordle : Not all. You never fought, did you, William?
Sir William McCordle : I did my bit.
Louisa Stockbridge : Of course you did.
Lady Sylvia McCordle : Well, you made a lot of money but it's not quite the same as charging into the cannon's mouth, is it?
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[at the banquet dinner table]
Sir William McCordle : And why shouldn't I be interested in films? You don't know what I'm interested in.
Lady Sylvia McCordle : Well, I know you're interested in money and fiddling with your guns. But I admit it: when it comes to anything else, I'm stumped.
Elsie (Head Housemaid) : Now, that is not fair, Bill is...
[Realizing that she spoke out of turn, Elsie quickly leaves the room]
