Cary Grant Biography

At age 9, he was told his mother went away to a seaside resort. She had actually been placed in a mental institution, where she would remain for years, and he was never told about it (he never saw his mother again until he was in his late 20s). He left school at 14, lying about his age and forging his father's signature on a letter to join Bob Pender's troupe of knockabout comedians. He learned pantomime as well as acrobatics as he toured with the Pender troupe in the English provinces, picked up a Cockney accent in the music halls in London, and then in July 1920 was one of the eight Pender boys selected to go to the US. Their show on Broadway, "Good Times", ran for 456 performances, giving Grant time to acclimatize. He would stay in America.

• 1. Roger O. Thornhill: I could use a drink..a pint of Bourbon will do.
  2. The Professor: Mind if I join you?
  3. Roger O. Thornhill: Better make it a quart.
  From North by Northwest. Submitted by Rob C (35 days ago)

• 1. Bill Cole: You've been taken to the cleaners, and you don't even know your pants are off.
  2. Muriel Blandings: I refuse to endanger the lives of my children in a house with less than four bathrooms.
  3. Jim Blandings: replies: For 1,300 dollars they can live in a house with three bathrooms and ROUGH IT.
  4. Joan Blandings: Oh look. Mother's diary. It's slightly torrid.
  5. Jim Blandings: What's with this kissing all of a sudden? I don't like it. Every time he goes out of this house, he shakes my hand and kisses you.
  6. Muriel Blandings: replies to Jim: Would you prefer it the other way around?
  7. Bill Cole: The next time you're going to do anything or say anything or buy anything, think it over very carefully. When you're sure you're right, forget the whole thing.
  From Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. Submitted by rick b (44 days ago)

• 1. Jim Blandings: This little piggy went to market. A meek and as mild as a lamb. He smiled in his tracks. When they slipped him the axe. He KNEW he'd turn out to be Wham!
  From Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. Submitted by Francis L (59 days ago)

• 1. Capt. Henri Rochard: My name is Rochard. You'll think I'm a bride but actually I'm a husband. There'll be a moment or two of confusion but, if we all keep our heads, everything will be fine.
  From I Was a Male War Bride. Submitted by Francis L (2 months ago)

• 1. Sergeant: Any female trouble?
  2. Capt. Henri Rochard: Nothing but, Sergeant.
  From I Was a Male War Bride. Submitted by Francis L (2 months ago)

• 1. Sergeant: You're not Mrs. Rochard!
  2. Capt. Henri Rochard: I'm MISTER Rochard.
  3. Sergeant: Well, it's your WIFE who must report here for transportation to Bremerhaven.
  4. Capt. Henri Rochard: According to the War Department, I AM my wife.
  5. Sergeant: You can't be your wife!
  6. Capt. Henri Rochard: If the American army says that I CAN be my wife, who am I to dispute them?
  From I Was a Male War Bride. Submitted by Francis L (2 months ago)

• 1. Capt. Henri Rochard: I am an alien spouse of female military personnel en route to the United States under public law 271 of the Congress.
  From I Was a Male War Bride. Submitted by Francis L (2 months ago)

• 1. "Teddy Roosevelt" Brewster: [Mr. Witherspoon has just met Teddy and Teddy pulls Mortimer aside] Is he trying to move into the White House before I've moved out?
  2. Mortimer Brewster: Who?
  3. "Teddy Roosevelt" Brewster: [points to Mr. Witherspoon] Taft!
  From Arsenic and Old Lace. Submitted by Francis L (2 months ago)

• 1. Mortimer Brewster: [singing] There is a Happydale, far, far away...
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• 1. Martha Brewster: For a gallon of elderberry wine, I take one teaspoon full of arsenic, then add half a teaspoon full of strychnine, and then just a pinch of cyanide.
  2. Mortimer Brewster: Hmm. Should have quite a kick.
  From Arsenic and Old Lace. Submitted by Francis L (2 months ago)

• 1. Adm. Matt Sherman: Subject, Toilet paper. One: on 6 June 1941, this vessel submitted a requisition for 150 rolls of toilet paper. On 16 December 1941 the requisition was returned with stamped notation, 'Cannot identify material required.' Two: the commanding officer of the USS SeaTiger cannot help but wonder what is being used at the Caviti Supply Depot as a substitute for this unidentifiable material once so well known to this command.
  From Operation Petticoat. Submitted by Francis L (3 months ago)

• 1. David Huxley: Now it isn't that I don't like you, Susan, because, after all, in moments of quiet, I'm strangely drawn toward you, but - well, there haven't been any quiet moments.
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• 1. Regina Lampert: Hello, Mr. Dyle.
  2. Peter Joshua/Alexander Dyle/Adam Canfield/Brian Cruik: Regie?
  3. Regina Lampert: Well, that's the only name I've got.
  From Charade. Submitted by Andy A (4 months ago)

• 1. Peter Joshua/Alexander Dyle/Adam Canfield/Brian Cruik: What do I have to do to satisfy you? Become the next victim?
  2. Regina Lampert: That's a start anyway.
  From Charade. Submitted by Andy A (4 months ago)

• 1. Regina Lampert: I already know an awful lot of people and until one of them dies I couldn't possibly meet anyone else.
  2. Peter Joshua/Alexander Dyle/Adam Canfield/Brian Cruik: Well, if anyone goes on the critical list, let me know.
  From Charade. Submitted by Andy A (4 months ago)

• 1. Roger O. Thornhill: Tell me, why are you so good to me?
  2. Eve Kendall: Shall I climb up and tell you why?
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• 1. Eve Kendall: You've got taste in clothes, taste in food.
  2. Roger O. Thornhill: And taste in women. I like your flavor.
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• 1. Roger O. Thornhill: How does a girl like you get to be a girl like you?
  2. Eve Kendall: Lucky I guess.
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• 1. Eve Kendall: Roger O. Thornhill. What does the O stand for?
  2. Roger O. Thornhill: Nothing.
  From North by Northwest. Submitted by Andy A (4 months ago)

• 1. Dudley: The only people who grow old were born old to begin with.
  From The Bishop's Wife. Submitted by Brigita S (5 months ago)

• 1. C.K. Dexter Haven: I thought all writers drank to excess and beat their wives. You know one time I secretly wanted to be a writer.
  From The Philadelphia Story. Submitted by Brigita S (5 months ago)

• 1. Johnny Case: [upon seeing the mansion for the first time] Judas!
  2. Maid: I beg your pardon?
  3. Johnny Case: Er, I just said Judas. It didn't mean anything.
  From Holiday. Submitted by Brigita S (5 months ago)

• 1. Johnny Case: When I find myself in a position like this, I ask myself what would General Motors do? And then I do the opposite!
  From Holiday. Submitted by Brigita S (5 months ago)

• 1. Aunt Elizabeth: But why are you wearing 'these' clothes?
  2. David Huxley: Because I just went gay all of a sudden!
  3. Aunt Elizabeth: Now see here young man, stop this nonsense. What are you doing?
  4. David Huxley: [exasperated and wearing Susan's negligee] I'm standing in the middle of 42nd Street waiting for a bus!
  From Bringing Up Baby. Submitted by Brigita S (5 months ago)

• 1. David Huxley: But Susan, you can't climb in a man's bedroom window!
  2. Susan Vance: I know, it's on the second floor!
  From Bringing Up Baby. Submitted by Brigita S (5 months ago)

• 1. Aunt Elizabeth: Well who are you?
  2. David Huxley: I don't know. I'm not quite myself today.
  3. Aunt Elizabeth: Well, you look perfectly idiotic in those clothes.
  4. David Huxley: These aren't my clothes.
  5. Aunt Elizabeth: Well, where are your clothes?
  6. David Huxley: I've lost my clothes!
  7. Aunt Elizabeth: But why are you wearing 'these' clothes?
  8. David Huxley: Because I just went gay all of a sudden!
  9. Aunt Elizabeth: Now see here young man, stop this nonsense. What are you doing?
  From Bringing Up Baby. Submitted by Brigita S (5 months ago)

• 1. Nick Arden: Impulsive? He's full of carrots!
  From My Favorite Wife. Submitted by Brigita S (5 months ago)

• 1. Elaine Harper: But Mortimer, you're going to love me for my mind, too.
  2. Mortimer Brewster: One thing at a time!
  From Arsenic and Old Lace. Submitted by Brigita S (5 months ago)

• 1. Roger O. Thornhill: The three of you together. Now that's a picture only Charles Addams could draw.
  2. Phillip Vandamm: Good evening Mr. Kaplin.
  3. Roger O. Thornhill: Before we start calling each others names, perhaps you'd better tell me yours. I haven't had the pleasure.
  4. Phillip Vandamm: You disappoint me.
  5. Roger O. Thornhill: I was gonna say that to her.
  6. Phillip Vandamm: What possesses you to come blundering in here like this? Could it be an overpowering interest in art?
  7. Roger O. Thornhill: Yes, the art of survival.
  From North by Northwest. Submitted by Uditha D (6 months ago)

• 1. Phillip Vandamm: You're a bit taller than I expected, a little more polished...
  2. Roger O. Thornhill: [sarcastically] I'm so glad you're pleased Mr. Townsend.
  3. Phillip Vandamm: But I'm afraid it's just as obvious.
  4. Roger O. Thornhill: Now why the devil was I brought here?
  5. Phillip Vandamm: [sitting down] Games? Must we?
  From North by Northwest. Submitted by Uditha D (6 months ago)

• 1. Roger O. Thornhill: [learning Vandamm's name for the first time] Oh, Mr Vandamm...
  2. Phillip Vandamm: [turning his eyes on Thornhill] Has anyone ever told you that you overplay your various roles rather severely Mr Kaplin? First you play the outraged Madison Avenue man who claims to have been mistaken for someone else. Then you play the fugitive from justice, supposedly trying to clear his name of a crime he knows he didn't commit. And now you play the peevish lover, stunned by jealousy and betrayal. Seems to me you fellows can take less training from the FBI and more from the Actors' Studio...
  3. Roger O. Thornhill: Apparently the only performance that will satisfy you is when I play dead.
  4. Phillip Vandamm: Your very next role, and you'll be quite convincing I assure you...
  From North by Northwest. Submitted by Uditha D (6 months ago)

• 1. Walter Burns: Take Hitler and stick him on the funny page.
  From His Girl Friday. Submitted by Ben O (7 months ago)

• 1. Victor Rhyall: If your mistress is unfaithful, she is to be discarded. If your wife is unfaithful, she is to be befriended.
  From The Grass Is Greener. Submitted by Jennie W (11 months ago)

• 1. David Huxley: I'll be with you in a minute, Mr. Peabody!
  From Bringing Up Baby. Submitted by Ray R (11 months ago)

• 1. Regina Lampert: Do you understand French?
  2. Peter Joshua/Alexander Dyle/Adam Canfield/Brian Cruik: Not a word. I'm still having trouble with English.
  From Charade. Submitted by Ace J (12 months ago)

• 1. Roger O. Thornhill: In the world of advertising, there's no such thing as a lie. There's only expedient exaggeration.
  From North by Northwest. Submitted by rob g (13 months ago)

• 1. Archibald Cutter: You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din.
  From Gunga Din. Submitted by Chris P (13 months ago)

• 1. David Huxley: It isn't that I don't like you, Susan, because after all, in moments of quiet, I'm strangely drawn toward you; but, well, there haven't been any quiet moments!
  From Bringing Up Baby. Submitted by Chris P (13 months ago)

• 1. Mortimer Brewster: Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops.
  From Arsenic and Old Lace. Submitted by Chris P (13 months ago)

• 1. Roger O. Thornhill: "Now you listen here, I'm an advertising man, not a red herring. I've got a job, a secretary, a mother, two ex-wives and several bartenders depending upon me, and I don't intend to disappoint them all by getting myself 'slightly' killed."
  From North by Northwest. Submitted by Prana Independent F (14 months ago)