Stars and Stripes Forever (1952)

Clifton Webb: John Philip Sousa

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• John Philip Sousa : What in the name of all get out's been keeping you so long?

  Jennie Sousa : I was hearing the children's prayers.

  John Philip Sousa : Does that take all night?

  Jennie Sousa : They were praying for you.

• John Philip Sousa : Upon my word, ma'am, I've never danced with so charming and graceful a two-stepper.

  Jennie Sousa : And upon mine, sir, I've never danced with so charming and flattering a liar.

• Willie Little : I always say a concert sounds better if it's raining.

  John Philip Sousa : Well, there may be something to that.

• John Philip Sousa : It's always a pleasure to meet young ladies whom I find sitting on my lap.

• Jennie Sousa : And as to hearing you sing, my husband would be delighted. Won't you Philip?

  John Philip Sousa : If you say so, dear.