The File on Thelma Jordon (1949)
Wendell Corey: Cleve Marshall
Photos
Quotes
-
Cleve Marshall : I'm fed up. Ever heard that phrase? No, you wouldn't. You're not married. If you ever did fall... a smart cookie like you. You'd pick an orphan.
-
Pamela Marshall : [as Cleve has just crawled into bed after being out all night] Cleve? Where were you on the night of May 25th?
Pamela Marshall : [turning on the light to look at Cleve, who is lying in bed drunk] I believe it's inexcusable.
Cleve Marshall : [drowsily about their anniversary which was that day] I'm glad I didn't buy you that whatnot. It's horrible.
Pamela Marshall : You're just trying to change the subject. Where were you?
Pamela Marshall : [as Cleve snores] Cleve?
[Brahms Lullaby is played in the score]
-
[Cleve, completely wasted, pulls Thelma close to him]
Cleve Marshall : One more dance.
Thelma Jordon : Not now, Cleve. It's late.
Cleve Marshall : This is wonderful. 'S our anniversary. How long has it been? Three hours.