The Hucksters (1947)

Deborah Kerr: Kay Dorrance

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Quotes 

• Kay Dorrance : You'll say anything to win your point, won't you? Make any promise?

  Victor Albee Norman : That's the kind of guy I am. I haven't kidded you about that.

  Kay Dorrance : [after a pause]  Well, I didn't believe it. I thought you were more than that.

  Victor Albee Norman : Now you know.

  Kay Dorrance : [Resigned]  Now I know.

• Victor Albee Norman : People like Beautee Soap employ us to put on their radio shows and write their magazine advertisements. To shout their praises and sell their wares. To do their huckstering for them.

  Kay Dorrance : Their what?

  Victor Albee Norman : Huckstering. A huckster is a peddler. A, you know, a hawker. We're professional hucksters! But, with station wagons instead of push carts.

• Kay Dorrance : Well, Mr. Norman, my favorite charity - I hope you won't be shocked - is myself.

• Victor Albee Norman : Ellen looks like you. You both have that wonderful quality that you get better and better looking as you grow older.

  Kay Dorrance : Oh, dear, we're getting a long way from Beautee Soap.

• Regina Kennedy : Mr. Evans approved them.

  Kay Dorrance : Mr. Evans doesn't have to wear them.

  Victor Albee Norman : I'm surprised he doesn't want to photograph Mrs. Dorrance in a bubble bath.

  Regina Kennedy : Don't be silly, Mr. Norman. Beautee Soap doesn't bubble!

• Kay Dorrance : Do you suppose they thought they were hiring Lady Godiva?

• Kay Dorrance : Thanks for everything. A fascinating evening. The testimonial. And the negligee business. Everything.

• Kay Dorrance : I've never worn one of these things. Even alone in my own bedroom!

  Michael Michaelson : Mrs. Dorrance, I'm only the photographer. I just do what I'm told. Now, if I were you, I'd just put this on.

• Mr. Kimberly : Where would you like to go Vic?

  Victor Albee Norman : Wherever you say Kim.

  Mr. Kimberly : Well, I thought of some quiet restaurant; but, now that I see how oomph! Mrs. Dorrance is...

  Kay Dorrance : Do I have to say thank you every time you say that?

  Mr. Kimberly : No, it isn't necessary. Say, I've got an idea. I know a gay, noisy place were we can get some wonderful steaks. But, maybe Vickie boy wouldn't want to go there.

  Victor Albee Norman : Why not?

  Mr. Kimberly : El Siroco. That singer friend of yours is pretty oomphy! herself. And a man can have too much oomph! in the same room.

• Kay Dorrance : Aren't we a little late as it is?

  Victor Albee Norman : First, the Stork Club. I haven't been there in four years. A table in the corner. I might even order some wine.

  Kay Dorrance : You're very persuasive.

  Victor Albee Norman : Good.

• Kay Dorrance : You know what, Mr. Norman? You're pretty.

• Kay Dorrance : Oh, come on, darling, don't worry about it. Everyone's done things they're ashamed of.

• Kay Dorrance : Oh, stop being a breadwinner and kiss me.

• Kay Dorrance : [to Vic]  I suppose you're used to this sort of thing - having women chase you.

• Kay Dorrance : [on the phone]  Vic! My darling, where are you?

  Victor Albee Norman : I'm in Laguardia Field. Oh, you sound so warm and sleepy. I've missed you darling.

• Kay Dorrance : Oh, Vic, you wonderful dope!

• Kay Dorrance : I rather like being on a pedestal; but, don't overdo it.