The Man in the Iron Mask (1939)

Walter Kingsford: Colbert

Quotes 

• Fouquet : [With contempt]  Let me congradulate you, my friend, but then you always had the most annoying habit of bringing about the things you wish to bring about. Most amusing comedy - worthy of so great a playwright!

  Colbert : As a fellow playwright you understand how narrow the line dividing comedy and tragedy.

  Fouquet : Quite right, and I'm afraid His Majesty's executioner will provide the tragedy when this charming little comedy is finished.

  Colbert : His Majesty's executioner could provide the tragedy before the comedy is finished.

• Colbert : [after Fouquet has just killed Louis' mistress]  Where are you going?

  D'Artagnan : After a murderer!

• Philippe : Thank you my friend. I appreciate everything you've done for me.

  Colbert : I hope France will appreciate everything you've done for her.

• Philippe : [In his cell]  I hope you bring me liberty.

  Colbert : More than liberty, I bring you opportunity.

  Philippe : All I need is opportunity.