The Black Network (1936)

Bill 'Basement' Brown: Brutus Johnson

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• Mezzanine Johnson : She's not gonna be on my program.

  Brutus Johnson : You're program? Who's shoe polish is this?

  Mezzanine Johnson : Huh, it may be your shoe polish, but, brother, it's my money and I'm not gonna pay one penny for that dame singin'.

• Agent : Now, don't forget, we have Nina Mae McKinney too.

  Brutus Johnson : Now, that's what I want to talk to you about. My wife insist she can sing on this program instead of that McKinney gal.

  Agent : Your wife?

  Brutus Johnson : Yes.

  Agent : Now, listen, Brother Brutus, what do you want to sell - shoe polish or your wife?

  Brutus Johnson : Well, I want to sell shoe polish. But, I'll make you a present of my wife.

  Agent : You don't care how you cheat your friends, do you?