The Man in the Iron Mask (1939)
Walter Kingsford: Colbert
Quotes
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Fouquet : [With contempt] Let me congradulate you, my friend, but then you always had the most annoying habit of bringing about the things you wish to bring about. Most amusing comedy - worthy of so great a playwright!
Colbert : As a fellow playwright you understand how narrow the line dividing comedy and tragedy.
Fouquet : Quite right, and I'm afraid His Majesty's executioner will provide the tragedy when this charming little comedy is finished.
Colbert : His Majesty's executioner could provide the tragedy before the comedy is finished.
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Colbert : [after Fouquet has just killed Louis' mistress] Where are you going?
D'Artagnan : After a murderer!