The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

Frank Morgan: Hugo Matuschek

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Quotes 

• Hugo Matuschek : [after Miss Novak sells one of the musical cigarette boxes]  Well, what do you say now?

  Alfred Kralik : I think people who like to smoke candy and listen to cigarettes will love it.

• [Alfred Kralik has just been called into his supervisor's office] 

  Alfred Kralik : Yes, Mr. Matuschek

  Hugo Matuschek : Eh, close the door. Kralik, why did you put me in that situation, in front of the whole shop?

  Alfred Kralik : Well, I'm very sorry, sir... but it was not my fault.

  Hugo Matuschek : Well whose fault was it? Mine?

  Alfred Kralik : Well... yes.

• Hugo Matuschek : Don't let me influence you. I want your opinion, your honest opinion.

• Hugo Matuschek : It took me a whole hour to decide that I like this box.

• Hugo Matuschek : Mr. Kralik, l've been thinking all day about what you said this morning.

  Alfred Kralik : I'm very sorry, Mr. Matuschek. I'm afraid I lost my temper.

  Hugo Matuschek : Oh no no no, I think you were right. I... I really believe that you'd be happier somewhere else.

  Alfred Kralik : [pausing, dumbfounded]  Do you think so, sir?

  Hugo Matuschek : Yes, I'm sure of it.

  Alfred Kralik : Well, I... guess there's nothing more to be said.

  Hugo Matuschek : No.

• Hugo Matuschek : I don't know what the difficulty is, but I can assure you, madam, that the word "impossible" is not in the vocabulary of Matuschek and Company.

  Klara Novak (Miss Novak) : I'm so happy to hear you say that.

  Hugo Matuschek : Yes, and I mean it.

  Klara Novak (Miss Novak) : Mr. Matuschek?

  Hugo Matuschek : Yes, madam?

  Klara Novak (Miss Novak) : I was at Blasek and Company...

  Hugo Matuschek : Oh, madam, I'm sure you'll find much nicer things in my shop.

  Klara Novak (Miss Novak) : Oh no, I mean I worked there. I'm looking for a job.

  Hugo Matuschek : Oh no, no, that's impossible! It's out of the question!