To Catch a Thief
1955
Frances Stevens: You want a leg or a breast? John Robie: You make the choice.
Jessie Stevens: Sorry I ever sent her to finishing school. I think they finished her there.
Frances Stevens: Are you sure you were talking about water skis? From where I sat it looked as though you were conjugating some irregular verbs.
Frances Stevens: I've never caught a jewel thief before. It's stimulating. It's like... It's like... John Robie: Like sitting in a hot tub?
H. H. Hughson: You are a man of obvious good taste in everything. Why did you... John Robie: Why did I take up stealing? To live better, to own things I couldn't afford, to acquire this good taste that you now enjoy and which I should be very reluctant to give up. H. H. Hughson: Then you are frankly dishonest. John Robie: I try to be.
H. H. Hughson: The pastries are light as air. John Robie: Germaine has very sensitive hands and an exceedingly light touch. She strangled a German general - without a sound.
John Robie: You don't have to spend every day of your life proving your honesty, but I do.
(last lines) Frances Stevens: So this is where you live? Oh, Mother will love it up here!
Frances Stevens: My nerves could stand a drink. Jessie Stevens: Your nerves and your mother!
John Robie: For what it's worth, I never stole from anybody who would go hungry.
Danielle Foussard: I heard some talk in the kitchen. They say, "What a pity if they must kill The Cat!"
John Robie: Danielle, you are just a girl. She is a woman. Danielle Foussard: Why do you want to buy an old car if you can get a new one cheaper? It will run better and last longer.
John Robie: Well, we only met a couple of minutes ago. Danielle Foussard: That's right, only a few minutes ago. Frances Stevens: Only a few minutes ago? And you talk like old friends... Ah, well, that's warm, friendly France for you.
John Robie: Say something nice to her, Danielle. Danielle Foussard: She looks a lot older up close. (John Robie whimpers) Frances Stevens: To a mere child, anything over twenty might seem old. Danielle Foussard: A child? Shall we stand in shallower water and discuss that?
Frances Stevens: Doesn't it make you nervous to be in the same room with thousands of dollars worth of diamonds, and unable to touch them?
Frances Stevens: I have a feeling that tonight you're going to see one of the Riviera's most fascinating sights. (pause) Frances Stevens: I was talking about the fireworks! John Robie: I never doubted it. Frances Stevens: The way you looked at my necklace, I didn't know...
Frances Stevens: Even in this light, I can tell where your eyes are looking. (fireworks) Frances Stevens: Look, John. Hold them. Diamonds... The only thing in the world you can't resist. Then tell me you don't know what I'm talking about. (fireworks) Frances Stevens: Ever had a better offer in your whole life? One with everything? (fireworks) John Robie: I've never had a crazier one. Frances Stevens: Just as long as you're satisfied! (fireworks) John Robie: You know as well as I do: this necklace is imitation. Frances Stevens: Well, I'm not.
Frances Stevens: Maybe Mr Houston doesn't care for gambling. Jessie Stevens: Everyone likes to gamble in one way or another, even you! Frances Stevens: I have an intense dislike for it. Jessie Stevens: Francie, dear, when the stakes are right, you'll gamble!
John Robie: Miss Stevens? Frances Stevens: Yes, Mr Burns? John Robie: You know what I think? Frances Stevens: About what? John Robie: You. Frances Stevens: I don't really care.
Frances Stevens: I called the police from your room and told them who you are and everything you've been doing tonight. John Robie: Everything? The boys must have really enjoyed *that* at headquarters!