Nobody's Children (1951)
Françoise Rosay: La contessa Canali
Quotes
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La contessa Canali : Is my sone still seeing that girl?
Anselmo Vannini : Yes. I just spotted them again sharing a tender moment.
La contessa Canali : Has this been going on a long time?
Anselmo Vannini : Since he first took an interest in the quarry.
La contessa Canali : I see.
Anselmo Vannini : But no need to be too concerned. Luisa's a pretty girl. It's only natural that he would...
La contessa Canali : No, I'm afraid it's serious. I know my son. He's too honest to take advantage of a girl.
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La contessa Canali : It's true. I wanted to drive you two apart and stop you from making a mistake you'd regret. Its was my duty as a mother.
Guido Canali : And you never thought of the consequences? The only thing that matters is getting your way and for that you'll sacrifice everyone and everything. You should be proud. You drove that poor girl to desperation, when her only crime was loving me. And now you've lost your son.
La contessa Canali : Guido!
Guido Canali : No. No, don' t force me to say things no son should say to his mother!
La contessa Canali : Guido! Guido!
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La contessa Canali : This is a swindle and you know it. What would my son think? I could never explain it.
Anselmo Vannini : There are many things the countess couldn't explain and that the count is better unaware of.
La contessa Canali : You scoundrel. You exact a high price for your silence.
Anselmo Vannini : Only what's fair, countess.
