Bat Masterson (TV Series)
Man of Action (1959)
Gene Barry: Bat Masterson
Quotes
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Oliver Jenkins : I wonder if you realize that in England, there's virtually no crime at all. We've reached a point of civilization where even the bobbies, policemen you call them, don't carry guns. They need nothing more than their sticks - and that's the result of respect for the law.
Bat Masterson : I don't think we're quite that civilized here, Mr. Jenkins.
[Bat holds up his cane]
Bat Masterson : To use the stick to enforce the law like this, you may be needing two...
[picks up a yardstick and makes a cross]
Bat Masterson : ...like this!
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[Bat believes that Hobart and his henchmen have kidnapped Oliver Jenkins]
[toasting]
Bat Masterson : Health!
Jess Hobart : Yours or mine?
Bat Masterson : Oliver Jenkins'.
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Deborah Jenkins : If you try to bring father back, they'll kill you both!
Bat Masterson : I know. I've already been extended the invitation.
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Bat Masterson : You know, the only reason I had him unkidnapped was to have my clothes cut.
Deborah Jenkins : That wasn't the only reason.
Bat Masterson : Well you, uh, you did threaten me with a gun.
Deborah Jenkins : Isn't there... any other reason?
Bat Masterson : No, uh, I like my girls, uh, older and less attractive.
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[last lines]
[Bat meets Deborah Jenkins in front of her father's tailor shop, and she tells him that her father has closed the business. After their conversation, Bat goes inside]
Bat Masterson : I was told you went out of business.
Oliver Jenkins : As a token of gratitude to you, the committee gave me permission to cut one last suit.
Bat Masterson : I appreciate that. Since you're doing it, don't forget the little inside pocket.
Oliver Jenkins : What for?
Bat Masterson : I keep my bullets there. You see, we're not civilized here.
Oliver Jenkins : It's coming.
[He irons a bolt of fabric]
Oliver Jenkins : This is going to take me some time. What are you going to do in the meanwhile?
Bat Masterson : [looks toward the door and smiles] I'll find something.
[Bat exits the shop; walks briskly toward Deborah, who is walking down a sidewalk; and catches up with her]