Sea Devils (1937)

Preston Foster: Michael 'Mike' O'Shay

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Quotes 

• Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : [in the library, Mike reads to Doris]  "Oh, that I were a glove upon that hand, that I might touch that cheek. Dost thou love me?

  [looks at Doris] 

  Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : I know thou wilt say 'Aye.'"

  [turns page] 

  Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : "This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, may prove a beauteous flower when next we meet."

  Doris Malone : That's Shakespeare.

  Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : He's a great writer, that guy.

  Doris Malone : Mm-hmm.

  Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : I wonder why he doesn't write a movie.

  Doris Malone : Oh, he has.

  Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : If I were a writer, I wouldn't write it that way. You know how I'd write it?

  Doris Malone : No... no, how?

  Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : I'd write..."I'm fair daft over you."

  Doris Malone : Only fair?

  Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : No. I'd write, "I'm *completely* daft over you."

• Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : [to Malone]  No dame ever accused me of annoying her.

• Steve Webb : [aboard ship, where O'Shay is file buffing the anchor chain links]  Staying aboard ship tonight, O'Shay?

  Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : [referring to Malone]  Thanks to my pal there, when I get through with this job, I get the mid watch.

  Steve Webb : Tough luck.

  CPO William 'Medals' Malone : Goodbye, Casanova. If you get lonesome, try talkin' to yourself.

  [laughs] 

  Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : At least I'll get an intelligent answer.

  [Malone shoots him a stern look]