Men of Chance (1931)

John Halliday: Dorval

Quotes 

• Farley : Dorval, you're the partner I've always needed. A guy with brains.

  Dorval : Well, don't you think I know it?

• Gertie : Gee, I wish I was back in New York.

  Dorval : But, don't you like it here?

  Gertie : I've been in gay Paris for six months lookin' for a live one. And the best I can get is this deadhead. Aren't you a deadhead, duckie?

  [the Frenchman bashfully smiles] 

  Gertie : Come here, snookie. Come here. Come on, give. Tell Momma, what's your name?

• Dorval : You know, the trouble with girls like you is you don't glitter.

• Marthe : Oh, let's quit talking. Why don't you take me into your arms. Why don't you kiss me.

  Dorval : My dear girl, I haven't the slightest idea in the world of making love to you.

  Marthe : Then why did you save me from jail? Why did you come here?

  Dorval : Why? Because I have a great desire to play chess - with the human race.

• Marthe : I have to fight for every crust of bread I have to eat. Starvation isn't the most beautiful thing in life, you know.

  Dorval : No, I suppose not.

  Marthe : Every day for the past three years, that's all I've known. Fight. Fight for food and fight against men. Their plans and their schemes for luxury.

• Marthe : That's right, Mr. Dorval, give me some more.

  [laughs] 

  Marthe : I can't seem to get a kick out of this stuff. Well, let's drink a toast to our - our friendship.

  Dorval : [clinks champagne glasses]  To our friendship.

• Dorval : [to Marthe]  Now, let me give you a little advice. Women as a general thing confess much too much. You must impress on yourself the value of silence.