Red Dust (1932)
Mary Astor: Barbara Willis
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Quotes
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Barbara Willis : [watching the workers pouring liquid rubber] Why, it's milk.
Dennis Carson : Oh no, just rubber. But you could drink it if you care to stretch a point.
Barbara Willis : Oh, I once knew a man who made a joke like that. He was run over by a truck.
Dennis Carson : Were you driving it?
Barbara Willis : Yes!
Dennis Carson : Well, you're out of luck here. We only have ox-carts and every ox knows me personally.
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Barbara Willis : Don't you think I could be happy?
Dennis Carson : Would you mind if I made it my job to see that you are?
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Barbara Willis : Oh, it's too silly. What do I mean I'm scared? It was just one of those exciting little moment things.
Vantine : Well, watch out for the next moment, honey. It's longer than the first.
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Barbara Willis : That's a... a very polished little speech for a... barbarian.
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Barbara Willis : It's stupid of me to be so frightened.
Vantine : This storm isn't the only thing that has you worried around here, is it? I saw him kick the door shut. He came out with rouge all over his mouth. I suppose he asked to use your lipstick?
[lights a cigarette]
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Barbara Willis : Men think they can stand anything.
Gary Willis : Gosh, think we can stand this bed?
Barbara Willis : Who else is going to?
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Barbara Willis : I won't stand for this! Do you think you can treat Gary like - like one of your coolies?
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Barbara Willis : Oh, don't you see how ashamed I am?
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Barbara Willis : Well, apologies or even thanks are silly now. I just want you to know that - I owe you a great deal.
Dennis Carson : I'll take your I.O.U.
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Barbara Willis : You mean you don't allow wives on your plantation?
Dennis Carson : Women don't belong here - white or native.
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Barbara Willis : We shouldn't have done that.
Dennis Carson : We did.
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Barbara Willis : Do you mind if I stay here with you?
Vantine : Think you can stand the company?
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Barbara Willis : I don't know how it happened. I didn't do anything. He didn't have any reason to believe that I'd...
Vantine : I didn't hear any cries for help.
Barbara Willis : Oh, I don't know what came over me. I should have stopped him. I tried, but...
Vantine : But you couldn't. Even when you tried, could you?
Barbara Willis : No. That's why I'm scared.