The Pleasure of His Company (1961)
Fred Astaire: Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole
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Quotes
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Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : If I was your age and not her father, I'd make you fight me for her, boy.
Roger Henderson : I wish I could.
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : Hmmm?
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Jessica Poole : And that wild steer, mother. He egged him on. He dared father to ride him.
Roger Henderson : He insisted on riding him. Why would I dare a man to ride a wild steer? I'm not out of my mind. He might have been killed.
Katharine Dougherty : Oh, yesss!
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : Nonsense. I just didn't get settled on him, that's all. I'd like to try that again some time, Roger.
Katharine Dougherty : Tomorrow?
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Jessica Poole : Oh, you are wicked. I know - you're testing again, aren't you?
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : Yes. Just testing.
Jessica Poole : You aren't serious?
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : No. No, of course not.
Jessica Poole : It's a cruel thing to do.
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : Oh, I know. I'm sorry. I get carried away.
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Jessica Poole : But what about Roger?
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : Send him a postcard.
Jessica Poole : Father, we're getting married Saturday.
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : You can always get married.
Jessica Poole : But, what would I say to him?
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : Good-bye.
Jessica Poole : Father!
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Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : I am not suggesting I be your guide on your honeymoon.
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Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : It's a far, far better thing I do.
Mackenzie Savage : Heh, heh, you really are a scoundrel, Biddeford.
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Mackenzie Savage : I don't mean to be clinical, but you're limping on the wrong leg.
Biddeford 'Pogo' Poole : Heh, heh, you caught me unawares.