The Snake Pit (1948)

Beulah Bondi: Mrs. Greer

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• Mrs. Greer : Good afternoon, my dear. I don't think I've had the pleasure of seeing you here before.

  Virginia Stuart Cunningham : I'm Virginia Cunningham. I came from Five.

  Mrs. Greer : Nobody comes to One from Five. Even I had to spend a few days in Two before coming here. And I, my dear, have money.

  Virginia Stuart Cunningham : That must be convenient.

  Mrs. Greer : My husband, Mr. Greer, is very wealthy. I have more jewels than I can possibly wear. You, of course, are a charity patient?

  Virginia Stuart Cunningham : Oh, no. It so happens that my husband, Mr. Cunningham, is very wealthy. My diamonds simply weigh me down.

  Mrs. Greer : I have the Hope Diamond!

  Virginia Stuart Cunningham : I have the Hopeless Emerald! It carries the Cunningham curse. You've probably read about it.

  Mrs. Greer : Mr. Greer...

  Virginia Stuart Cunningham : Your husband?

  Mrs. Greer : Mr. Greer, my husband, considered buying it, but it has a flaw. You see, you can't put an imperfect stone on the most beautiful hands in the world.