The Last Hurrah (1958)

Carleton Young: Winslow

Quotes 

• Winslow : Mr Cass is having lunch at the Plymouth club.

  Mayor Frank Skeffington : Well, call him there.

  Winslow : Quite out of the question.

  Mayor Frank Skeffington : Why?

  Winslow : House rule 12, passed in the year 1797. I quote: "members, whilst at sup, shall not suffer interruption for any reason, save it to be for matters of grievous import such as fire or flood or piracy or Indian attack." Unquote. And that goes for telephone calls.