The Rainmakers (1935)

Robert Woolsey: Roscoe the Rainmaker

Quotes 

• [Roscoe and his assistant Billy are detailing the specifications of his rainmaking machine] 

  Roscoe Horne : Are there any questions?

  Farmer : [angrily]  Aw, we can see through you!

  Roscoe Horne : [to Billy]  When you get the machine started, drown him first, will you?

• Roscoe Horne : I could use a bright boy like you! You could be my assistant. Do you know anything about machinery?

  Billy : I know all about plows and tractors and things...

  Roscoe Horne : Good! Then I'll be your assistant.