The Young Philadelphians (1959)

Richard Deacon: George Archibald

Quotes 

• [At Chet Gwynn's murder trial, Anthony Lawrence sets up a demonstration to test butler George Archibald's ability to name a type of liquor by smelling it] 

  George Archibald : [Sniffing a glass]  It is Royal Tartan Scotch. Unmistakable. Rich heavy bouquet with a definite aroma of peat smoke.

  Anthony Judson Lawrence : [Hands him another glass]  Now, the third glass.

  George Archibald : This is water, sir. There is no smell, except perhaps for a faint touch of chlorine, which the city puts in its drinking water. I trust you weren't trying to trick me into identifying it as liquor.

  Anthony Judson Lawrence : It's water? Are you sure? I don't understand.

  George Archibald : You will note there is no label. I believe you gave me your water glass.

  Anthony Judson Lawrence : Well, I'm terribly sorry. I guess I made a mistake.

  George Archibald : Well, perhaps it's not in vain. Since my throat is a little dry, you'll pardon me.

  [He drinks the glass, coughs] 

  George Archibald : It's gin! It's gin! You've tricked me!

  Anthony Judson Lawrence : That's right!

  [Takes the glass] 

  Anthony Judson Lawrence : Your Honor, I submit this as Exhibit D!