Great Catherine (1968)
Peter O'Toole: Capt. Charles Edstaston
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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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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 : 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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Capt. Charles Edstaston : Your majesty, would you be a little angel mother and tie me up again?
Catherine : Charles...
[she ties him up like a trussed chicken]
Capt. Charles Edstaston : I really am most awfully grateful.
Catherine : I didn't know they did this sort of thing in England.
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Capt. Charles Edstaston : Don't call me 'darling'. I've been called 'darling' all morning.
Claire : By who?
Capt. Charles Edstaston : By everybody. By the most unutterable swine. And if we don't leave this abominable city now - do you hear, now! - I shall be called 'darling' by the empress.