The Perfect Snob (1941)
Charlotte Greenwood: Martha Mason
Quotes
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Martha Mason : You did that deliberately.
Dr. Edgar Mason : [chuckles] With malice aforethought.
Martha Mason : Do you realize his family came over on the Mayflower?
Dr. Edgar Mason : His family? I bet ten to one he made the trip himself.
Martha Mason : There's nothing to argue about. All that matters is, Chris loves him.
Dr. Edgar Mason : Oh, Martha, that's ridiculous. They're about as romantic-looking as a couple of oysters on the half-shell. You know why Chris is impressed--because Freddie Browning can supply all the fancy doodads you've made her believe very important.
Martha Mason : [scoffs] I didn't expect you to understand the importance of breeding, Edgar.
Dr. Edgar Mason : You mean money, don't you? I suppose hitting the jackpot means marrying her off to that jerk.
Martha Mason : Jerk? What's that?
Dr. Edgar Mason : Oh, it's just a word. It means, jerk.
Martha Mason : It's a vulgar word!
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Dr. Edgar Mason : [Edgar and Martha are lying in bed; Edgar looks at his watch] Well, it oughta happen any minute now.
Martha Mason : [there is a knock on the door] Blue plate's right on time.
Dr. Edgar Mason : Come in!
Dr. Edgar Mason , Martha Mason : [Mike enters carrying a tray and they both sing] Mornin', friend; We recommend blue plate number two; Our food is the best in the whole southwest; What can I do for you?