To Catch a Thief (1955)
Grace Kelly: Frances Stevens
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Quotes
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Frances Stevens : Mother, the book you're reading is upside down!
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Frances Stevens : Even in this light, I can tell where your eyes are looking.
[fireworks]
Frances Stevens : Look, John. Hold them. Diamonds... The only thing in the world you can't resist. Then tell me you don't know what I'm talking about.
[fireworks]
Frances Stevens : Ever had a better offer in your whole life? One with everything?
[fireworks]
John Robie : I've never had a crazier one.
Frances Stevens : Just as long as you're satisfied!
[fireworks]
John Robie : You know as well as I do: this necklace is imitation.
Frances Stevens : Well, I'm not.
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John Robie : Say something nice to her, Danielle.
Danielle Foussard : She looks a lot older up close.
[John Robie whimpers]
Frances Stevens : To a mere child, anything over twenty might seem old.
Danielle Foussard : A child? Shall we stand in shallower water and discuss that?
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Frances Stevens : You want a leg or a breast?
John Robie : You make the choice.
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John Robie : You're here in Europe to buy a husband.
Frances Stevens : The man I want doesn't have a price.
John Robie : Well, that eliminates me.
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[last lines]
Frances Stevens : So this is where you live? Oh, Mother will love it up here!
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Frances Stevens : I called the police from your room and told them who you are and everything you've been doing tonight.
John Robie : Everything? The boys must have really enjoyed *that* at headquarters!
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John Robie : [In reference to a beautiful villa they are visiting] Why don't you own a place like this?
Frances Stevens : Palaces are for royalty. We're just common people with a bank account.
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Frances Stevens : I have a feeling that tonight you're going to see one of the Riviera's most fascinating sights.
[pause]
Frances Stevens : I was talking about the fireworks!
John Robie : I never doubted it.
Frances Stevens : The way you looked at my necklace, I didn't know...
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Frances Stevens : Doesn't it make you nervous to be in the same room with thousands of dollars worth of diamonds, and unable to touch them?
John Robie : No.
Frances Stevens : Like an alcoholic outside of a bar on Election Day?
John Robie : Wouldn't know the feeling.
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Frances Stevens : Are you sure you were talking about water skis? From where I sat it looked as though you were conjugating some irregular verbs.
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Frances Stevens : The cat has a new kitten.
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John Robie : May I ask you a personal question?
Frances Stevens : I've been hoping you would.
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Frances Stevens : I've never caught a jewel thief before. It's stimulating. It's like... It's like...
John Robie : Like sitting in a hot tub?
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John Robie : Miss Stevens?
Frances Stevens : Yes, Mr. Burns?
John Robie : You know what I think?
Frances Stevens : About what?
John Robie : You.
Frances Stevens : I don't really care.
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Frances Stevens : My nerves could stand a drink.
Jessie Stevens : Your nerves and your mother!
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Frances Stevens : I'm in love with you.
John Robie : Now that's a ridiculous thing to say.
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John Robie : Well, we only met a couple of minutes ago.
Danielle Foussard : That's right, only a few minutes ago.
Frances Stevens : Only a few minutes ago? And you talk like old friends... Ah, well, that's warm, friendly France for you.
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Frances Stevens : You're leaving fingerprints on my arm.
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Frances Stevens : John, why bother?
John Robie : It's sort of a hobby of mine, the truth.
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Frances Stevens : What do you say?
John Robie : My only comment would be highly censorable.
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Frances Stevens : Some nights a person doesn't need to drink.
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Frances Stevens : Maybe Mr. Hughson doesn't care for gambling.
Jessie Stevens : Everyone likes to gamble in one way or another, even you!
Frances Stevens : I have an intense dislike for it.
Jessie Stevens : Francie, dear, when the stakes are right, you'll gamble!
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Frances Stevens : I bet you told her all your trees are sequoias.
