The Shanghai Chest (1948)

Mantan Moreland: Birmingham Brown

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Quotes 

• Tommy Chan : [Indicating window]  Go on in.

  Birmingham Brown : Why don't YOU go in?

  Tommy Chan : You'll be harder to see in the dark if you go in.

  Birmingham Brown : Well, don't rush me - don't rush me.

  Tommy Chan : Now, don't turn on any lights.

  Birmingham Brown : Don't you worry any. I ain't. I'm gonna blend in with that darkness.

• Birmingham Brown : [after hearing his name called from a cell]  Well, Willie Best, how are you? I'm glad to see you. What are you doin'?

  Birmingham Brown : Ninety.

  Birmingham Brown : Ninety what?

  Willie Best : Ninety days.

  Birmingham Brown : Oh, I see what you mean. Maybe I can get you out. I got an "in" around here.

  Willie Best : I don't need no "in." I'm already in. I wanna get out.