Titanic (1943)

Karl Schönböck: John Jacob Astor

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• John Jacob Astor : You see, the 'Titanic' is not just a bunch of shares. She is a tangible asset. Tangible assets create power, and power is a means to whatever you want.

• John Jacob Astor : [to his wife]  To each his own, Madeleine. For me, more power, for you, more jewelry.

  Lady Astor : Jewelry is also an asset.

  John Jacob Astor : But not always stable. Even gems are subject to fluctuation. And they can only be accurately judged when they are taken out of their setting. Just like women.

• Sigrid Olinsky : [Sigrid Olinsky and Petersen are in the billiard room, where Astor and Ismay are playing]  Sir Bruce? I have a big favor to ask of you, one which you cannot refuse.

  Sir Bruce Ismay : Then of course I won't.

  Sigrid Olinsky : I'd like to see the engine room.

  Sir Bruce Ismay : That's a wonderful idea, we will all come along!

  [to Astor] 

  Sir Bruce Ismay : Would you be interested?

  John Jacob Astor : Of course, I'll just let my wife know.

  [leaves] 

  Sigrid Olinsky : But we'll need an expert guide. Can't Offier Petersen come along? He's not on duty at the moment.

  Sir Bruce Ismay : Of course he can.

  [to Petersen] 

  Sir Bruce Ismay : Would you please show us the engine room?

  1st Officer Petersen : Mr. President, I'm not authorized to do this.

  Sir Bruce Ismay : Then I give you full authorization.

  1st Officer Petersen : Mr. President, I am the First Officer, you cannot give me any authorization.

  Sir Bruce Ismay : I see.

  [to Steward Braun] 

  Sir Bruce Ismay : Mr. Brown? Please call the captain for me.

• John Jacob Astor : [Lord Douglas is appealing to him for a loan]  Those to whom you owe millions can't let you go under.

  Lord Douglas : All the more reason for you to lend me the money.

  John Jacob Astor : I don't lend money. I'd rather give it away. But since I'm no great apostle of charity, I don't give it away either.

• John Jacob Astor : [to Ismay, as Astor has just beat him at billiards with an unexpected shot]  He who doesn't plan for everything sees his plans go awry.