Pocketful of Miracles (1961)

Thomas Mitchell: Judge Henry G. Blake

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Quotes 

• Judge Henry G. Blake : Congratulations, Carlos! This is a great, historic moment. The union of our two families, the Montagues and the Capulets.

• Judge Henry G. Blake : I'll do my best, but, at my age, the libido is *most* unpredictable.

  Queenie Martin : Don't worry about that. What did you say?

  Judge Henry G. Blake : Your humble servant, Madam, and your eager spouse.

  Queenie Martin : Oh well, Judge, that's the best offer I've had all day.

  Dave the Dude : No wonder he's droolin'. Listen, you fricasseed Casanova, not her! You're gonna marry Apple Annie.

  Judge Henry G. Blake : Apple Annie?

• Apple Annie : What about reporters?

  Dave the Dude : Don't worry. I took care of it.

  Judge Henry G. Blake : The Dude has woven a chain of missing links around us.

• Dave the Dude : Pretty classy layout, huh, Judge?

  Judge Henry G. Blake : Lovely. Lovely! The beauty of the Taj Mahal, the serenity of Melrose Abbey.

  Butler : Sir, "If thou would'st view fair Melrose aright"

  Judge Henry G. Blake : "Go visit it by the pale moonlight"

  Butler : "For the gay beams"

  Judge Henry G. Blake , Butler : "Of lightsome day, Gild, but to flout, the ruins gray."

  Judge Henry G. Blake : To Scott!

  Butler : [to Dave the Dude]  He'll do.

• Dave the Dude : Queenie, meet the judge. I told you I'd find you a good husband.

  Judge Henry G. Blake : Madam, this is a great honor, a rare experience - and a pulsating pleasure.

• Judge Henry G. Blake : I came here to slay a somber afternoon, not to be made sport of by pecksniffian oafs!

• Judge Henry G. Blake : Shades of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty.

• Judge Henry G. Blake : Don't think of mistakes. If any mug pulls a boner, I'll flood the room with a torrent of oratory.

• Count Alfonso Romero : You realize, you make this shot, you win!

  Judge Henry G. Blake : Really? This shot seems practically impossible.

  Count Alfonso Romero : I have seen it made. It's a seven-cushion shot with high, delicate right-hand English.

  Judge Henry G. Blake : That would take an expert.

• Judge Henry G. Blake : The music must be soft and mellow. Nothing harsh, nothing raucous. Just the gentle drip of rain upon an autumn leaf.

• Judge Henry G. Blake : Fret nyet, my pet. You'll behold a miracle. Orchids bloom where weeds once grew.

• Judge Henry G. Blake : [picks up a bottle of brandy]  Old Napoleon! Join me in a nippy with Nappy?