Tread Softly Stranger (1958)

George Baker: Johnny Mansell

Quotes 

• Johnny Mansell : Funny thing about women in men's jerseys - makes them look more like women than ever.

• Johnny Mansell : Just... play the game with Dave.

  Calico : Why shouldn't I?

  Johnny Mansell : You know how it is. Some women are mercenary.

  Calico : So are some men. He can look after himself.

  Johnny Mansell : He's blinded by you, Calico. He's not your style. He can't give you the life you're hungry for.

  Calico : Can you?

  Johnny Mansell : I've no diamond watches up *my* sleeve.

• [Johnny walks into the seedy lodging house where Dave rents a room] 

  Mrs. Finnegan : Yes?

  Johnny Mansell : Dave Mansell here?

  Mrs. Finnegan : He's not back yet.

  Johnny Mansell : I'm his brother. Mind if I go up to his room and wait for him?

  Mrs. Finnegan : You if you want to. There's nothing worth taking.

  Johnny Mansell : Where is it?

  Mrs. Finnegan : Top floor back. Turn right at the top of the stairs and follow your nose.

  Johnny Mansell : Door locked?

  Mrs. Finnegan : Why should it be. *I'm* here, aren't I?

  Johnny Mansell : I might be thinking of taking a room.

  Mrs. Finnegan : There's one next to him vacant.

  Johnny Mansell : How much?

  Mrs. Finnegan : Thirty bob a week - in advance, if you *don't* mind.

  [Johnny gets out his wallet and hands over three ten-shilling notes] 

  Johnny Mansell : I'll take it.

  Mrs. Finnegan : Don't you want to see it first?

  Johnny Mansell : [grinning]  If I did, I probably wouldn't take it, would I?