Death of a Scoundrel (1956)

Nancy Gates: Stephanie North

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Quotes 

• Clementi Sabourin : Have you worked for Mrs. Ryan long?

  Stephanie North : A few months. Why?

  Clementi Sabourin : I'm an investigator.

  Stephanie North : For who?

  Clementi Sabourin : For myself. I'm the prying kind.

• Clementi Sabourin : Tell me, my dear, where do you come from?

  Stephanie North : I'm from Texas.

  Clementi Sabourin : Oh, yes, I've heard of it.

• Clementi Sabourin : Well, may I say that, Mrs. Ryan has found herself a most attractive secretary.

  Stephanie North : Thank you, sir.

• Stephanie North : Someday I'll get a lucky break.

  Clementi Sabourin : Now, let me tell you something. Nobody can afford to wait for a lucky break. A person makes his own destiny.

• Stephanie North : I thought you said there was to be a party?

  Clementi Sabourin : This is a party! For you and me. An intimate party.

• Stephanie North : My mother used to say that wanting to be an actress and being one are two different things. One mustn't confuse desire and talent. I guess I was a little too high on desire.

• Clementi Sabourin : When you're a star you'll have to fight to stay on top. You'll need a sponsor.

  Stephanie North : Well, just what would this sponsorship entail?

  Clementi Sabourin : The return of my affection.

  Clementi Sabourin : [as she looks a bit bemused, starts to laugh at him]  Why are you laughing? You don't understand.

  Stephanie North : I'm afraid I understand only too well, Mr. Sabourin. I really didn't think you were like this. You needn't have gone to all this trouble, however. You could've invited me back stage. We have the same scenery. Good night, Mr. Sabourin.

  [walks out]