Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)

Dana Andrews: Det. Mark Dixon

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• Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe : You know, I like places like this that specialize in good food instead of headwaiters.

  Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : It's the worst food in town, but don't worry. They usually serve a stomach pump with the dessert.

  Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe : Who invited you to come to my restaurant, Mr. Detective? Not me!

  Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : Martha's the head of a ring of burglars. My presence makes her nervous.

  Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe : Yeah, last night we got a whole basketful of diamonds. You wanna see?

  Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : Bring us two of your dangerous dinners, Martha.

  Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe : You know how much I've been offered to poison this man?

  Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : Ten dollars.

  Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe : That's right. I'm holding out for fifteen. Two dinners. Do you want wine?

  Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : Bring a small bottle.

  Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe : Huh! Same old cheapskate!

  Morgan Taylor : [after Martha leaves]  She adores you, doesn't she?

  Martha, Owner of Martha's Cafe : She ought to. I sent her husband up.

  Morgan Taylor : Was he really a burglar?

  Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : Wife beater.

• Morgan Taylor : I'll fix your head.

  Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : I suggest you use an axe.

• Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : [having his bruises attended]  Innocent people can get into terrible jams too.

  [groans] 

  Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : One false move and you're over your head.

• Morgan Taylor : What did they hit you with?

  Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : Various objects.

• Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : Maybe I'd better show you my hand, dream boy.

• Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon : Where the devil am I? I keep coming and going.