Alibi Ike (1935)

Joe E. Brown: Frank X. Farrell

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Quotes 

• Frank X. Farrell : [Sticking his head in the bathroom]  Is this the men's washroom?

  Cap : You'd be in a fine spot if it wasn't, wouldn't yuh?

  Frank X. Farrell : [laughs]  That's why I looked first. I wanted to be sure.

• Frank X. Farrell : [to Bess in reference to Dolly]  Promise? Say, I'd promise anything. Why, I'd get down on my knees right now if I didn't have water on the knee.

• Frank X. Farrell : [to Cap]  You know, it isn't easy pitchin' out there in a night shirt even if it is a night game.

• Frank X. Farrell : [Talking on the phone]  Hello, hello, operator! Hello, get me the tailor again! The tailor! The what? Alright then, get me the valet. I want my pants! My pants! He must be there, he's got my pants! Listen, listen, operator, I've got to meet somebody and I need those pants!

• Frank X. Farrell : Hey, what is this, anyway?

  Lefty Crawford : This is a Christmas party and we're playing Santa Claus.

  Frank X. Farrell : What do you mean, Santa Claus?

  Lefty Crawford : Oh, quit kidding. We're giving you a choice. We're either going to fill your stocking or your coffin! Understand? Now, we're giving you a big opportunity. You can be a rich young man if you're smart.

  Frank X. Farrell : Tryin' to bribe me, is that the idea? Well, there's not a chance. I can't be bought. Not a chance.

• Lefty Crawford : Alright. You'll have your money just before the game. Only, don't forget! We'll be watching every move you make.

  Frank X. Farrell : Ha-ha-ha. What do you think I am, a fan dancer?

• Cap : Alright, alright, you fellas, now go on, get back to work. I'll take care of this cuckoo!

  [to Farrell, who has driven his car out on the ball field] 

  Cap : Now, get this thing out of here!

  Frank X. Farrell : Hey, wait a minute mister. I guess you don't realize who I am?

  Cap : Sure I do. You're Dizzy Dean but you've had your face lifted to fool the batters.