Great Catherine (1968)
Zero Mostel: Potemkin
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Quotes
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Potemkin : In Russia, a gentleman has no scruples. In Russia we face facts.
Capt. Charles Edstaston : In England a gentleman never faces any facts if they are unpleasant.
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Potemkin : Is true. The English despise men who are half drunk. I must make myself completely drunk.
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Capt. Charles Edstaston : I must allow myself to say, ma'am, that your uncle had better not attempt to kick an Englishman downstairs.
Potemkin : You want me to kick you upstairs?
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Potemkin : Young man. It is not better to be drunk than sober. But it is happier.
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Potemkin : You have no hearts, you English! Heart! Heart!
[slaps the right side of his chest]
Capt. Charles Edstaston : Pardon, your highness. Your heart is on the other side.
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Potemkin : Darling! A true Russian has a heart on both sides!
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Potemkin : Have you had a college education, darling? I have.
Capt. Charles Edstaston : Certainly. I am a bachelor of arts.
Potemkin : Once she know you are a bachelor, Catherine will supply the arts.
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Potemkin : Varinka, go look through keyhole in imperial bedchamber and bring back word whether empress is awake yet.
Varinka : I do not look through keyholes.
Potemkin : You have been badly brought up, my little darling. Would any lady or gentleman walk into a room unannounced without first looking through keyhole?