Men of Chance (1931)

Mary Astor: Marthe

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• Marthe : You're swell, Gertie. But, I can't go on living off of you.

• Marthe : Oh, let's quit talking. Why don't you take me into your arms. Why don't you kiss me.

  Dorval : My dear girl, I haven't the slightest idea in the world of making love to you.

  Marthe : Then why did you save me from jail? Why did you come here?

  Dorval : Why? Because I have a great desire to play chess - with the human race.

• Marthe : I have to fight for every crust of bread I have to eat. Starvation isn't the most beautiful thing in life, you know.

  Dorval : No, I suppose not.

  Marthe : Every day for the past three years, that's all I've known. Fight. Fight for food and fight against men. Their plans and their schemes for luxury.

• Marthe : That's right, Mr. Dorval, give me some more.

  [laughs] 

  Marthe : I can't seem to get a kick out of this stuff. Well, let's drink a toast to our - our friendship.

  Dorval : [clinks champagne glasses]  To our friendship.

• Marthe : Johnny, you're really very fond of me, aren't you?

  Johnny Silk : Fond of you? Say, I'm so daffy about you, I'm sick.

• Johnny Silk : There are three things that I know: horses, gambling and women. Why, I'd stake my bankroll on you.

  Marthe : [laughs]  But, the world is full of women.

  Johnny Silk : Sure. Broadway dolls. Say, I wouldn't pay a dime on the hoof for all of them. But, you're different. You're a thoroughbred. You're expensive. You're handicap class.

• Johnny Silk : I think you ought to have someone take care of you?

  Marthe : Maybe you're right. I think I'll advertise.

  Johnny Silk : Marthe, you don't have to do that. I know just the man for you.

  Marthe : Can he make love?

  Johnny Silk : Well, can I?