Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
William Finley: Winslow, The Phantom
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Quotes
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The Phantom : [to Beef] Never sing my music again. Not here, not anywhere. Do you understand? Never again. My music is for Phoenix. Only she can sing it. Anyone else who tries, dies!
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The Phantom : Phoenix, no one will sing in this Paradise again. No one's ever gonna sing my "Faust" again. No one but you. Phoenix, leave this place or Swan will destroy you too!
Phoenix : You're crazy! Why should I go with you? Don't you hear them down there? Why should I give that up?
The Phantom : They want more now. They want much more. They want more than you could ever give.
Phoenix : I'll give them whatever they want!
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Swan : Here's the contract. Everything I've said and more is in it.
The Phantom : I'll read it.
Swan : At your leisure.
The Phantom : "The party of the first part gives the party of the second part and his associates full power to do with him at their pleasure. To rule, to send, to fetch, or carry him or his, be it either body, soul, flesh, blood or goods." What does that mean?
Swan : That's a transportation clause.
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The Phantom : "All art..."
[Swan has moved to the other side of the Phantom]
The Phantom : "All articles which have been excluded shall be deemed included." What does that mean?
Swan : That's a clause to protect you, Winslow. Anyway, what difference does it make? What choice do you have?
The Phantom : [after reading the contract] I'll rewrite my cantata. But you best play what I write.
[Swan pokes the Phantom's finger with his pen, drawing blood]
Swan : Ink isn't worth anything to me, Winslow. Now sign.
[the Phantom signs his real name: Winslow Leach]
Swan : Excellent.
[Swan draws blood and uses a rubber stamp to sign his name]
Swan : And now we're in business. Together... forever.
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Winslow Leach : [singing] All my dreams are lost and I can't sleep. And sleep alone could ease my mind. All my tears have dried and I can't weep. Old emotions, may they rest in peace and dream. Dream a bunch of friends, rest in peace and dream, dream it never ends.
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Winslow Leach : [after receiving his prison sentence] But I'm innocent! Swan stole my music and FRAMED ME!
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The Phantom : [singing] Half asleep, I hear a voice. Is it only in my mind? Or is it someone calling me, someone I failed and left behind? To work it out, I let them in. All the good guys and the bad guys that I've been. All the devils that disturb me, and the angels that defeated them somehow. Come together in me now.
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The Phantom : [singing] Like a circus on parade. Seldom close enough to see. I wonder through an angry crowd, and wonder what's become of me. To work it out, I let them in. All the good guys and the bad guys that I've been. All the devils that disturb me, and the angels that defeated them somehow. Come together in me now.
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Arnold Philbin : You know what?
Winslow Leach : What?
Arnold Philbin : I think the Juicy Fruits are gonna dig it.
Winslow Leach : The Juicy Fruits?
Arnold Philbin : I'm not promising anything, kid...
[Winslow slams Philbin against the wall]
Winslow Leach : I'm not gonna allow my music to be mutilated by those greaseballs!
Arnold Philbin : Hey, take it easy...
Winslow Leach : I'M THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN SING "FAUST"!
Arnold Philbin : Relax, kid, it was just an idea. Swan make all these decisions, you know?
