The Gay Falcon (1941)
Wendy Barrie: Helen Reed
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Quotes
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Helen Reed : [as Gay appears preoccupied] Are you reasoning something out or something?
Gay Lawrence : Yes, I'm wondering if I lived here, where'd I hide something if I wee clever and had something to hide.
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Helen Reed : You're Mr. Lawrence, aren't you? I heard so much about you, it's like meeting your favorite mystery author. Only, all the things really happened to you.
Jonathan G. 'Goldie' Locke : Look, sister. He took the pledge: no more crimes, no more dames.
Helen Reed : That must be your Dr. Watson! Your faithful and loyal colleague. All characters like you have a kind of a stooge, don't they?
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Helen Reed : [driving] Maxine sent me down to ask you to call on her tonight.
Gay Lawrence : We better circle around a bit, first.
Jonathan G. 'Goldie' Locke : Hey, I got a hunch we're being tagged.
Gay Lawrence : Naturally.
Jonathan G. 'Goldie' Locke : Step on it sister.
Gay Lawrence : A couple of Mike's men.
Jonathan G. 'Goldie' Locke : Oh, in that case, I don't mind a couple of Dicks around.
Helen Reed : What's he talking about?
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Helen Reed : I don't understand.
Gay Lawrence : I think I'm just beginning to.
Helen Reed : Gee, this is certainly baffling, Mr. Lawrence.
Gay Lawrence : Call me Gay. It saves time.
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Helen Reed : I live on Morton Street in the Village.
Gay Lawrence : I haven't got time to take you there.
Helen Reed : Well, where are we going?
Gay Lawrence : To my apartment.
Helen Reed : Oh, Gay!
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Helen Reed : Maybe he has a date with his girl.
Gay Lawrence : He doesn't have a girl.
Helen Reed : You should give him a few lessons.
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Helen Reed : I'm still at your apartment. Oh, darling, next time you kiss me like that and I faint, please let me down gently. I'm still sore where that flat-foot dropped me.
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Helen Reed : I borrowed Jerry's car. I was afraid they might be on the lookout for yours.
Gay Lawrence : Smart girl. You know, all other pretty girls are just pretty.
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Helen Reed : I can feel my heart beating in my knees.
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Helen Reed : Am I getting a brush off?
Gay Lawrence : No, I just have to change clothes and see someone.
Helen Reed : Oh, a woman, naturally.
Gay Lawrence : Naturally.
Helen Reed : Do they all fall for you?
Gay Lawrence : All but the clever ones, like you. You buy yourself a soda and take in a movie. I'll see you later.
[Gay leaves]
Helen Reed : I hate men!