Strangers on a Train (1951)
Leo G. Carroll: Sen. Morton
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Quotes
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Senator Morton : Dreadful. Dreadful business. Poor unfortunate girl.
Barbara Morton : She was a tramp.
Senator Morton : She was a human being. Let me remind you that even the most unworthy of us has a right to life and the pursuit of happiness.
Barbara Morton : From what I hear she pursued it in all directions.
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Senator Morton : You had no trouble, of course, with the police once they verified your alibi?
Guy Haines : When an alibi is full of bourbon, sir, it can't stand up.
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Senator Morton : I'll have him called up immediately.
Barbara Morton : Obstructing the wheels of justice, Daddy?
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Senator Morton : One doesn't always have to *say* what one thinks.
Barbara Morton : Father, I'm not a politician.
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Senator Morton : I thought he was a bit weird when he arrived. Who is he?
Guy Haines : I hardly know him, sir.
Senator Morton : Well, get him out of here as soon as you decently can, will you. This is a nice item for the gossips. First thing you know, they'll be talking about orgies!
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Guy Haines : Miriam - murdered?
Anne Morton : She was strangled.
Senator Morton : It happened on an island in an amusement park. It was sort of a lovers lane, I believe. Evidently, a sordid atmosphere.
Barbara Morton : Miriam went there with two boys.
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Senator Morton : Be guided by my experience. Never lose any sleep over accusations. Unless they can be proved, of course.