Show Boat (1951)
Agnes Moorehead: Parthy Hawks
Quotes
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Cap'n Andy Hawks : It's Saturday night again!
[He slaps Parthy affectionately on her rear end]
Parthy : Oh! It's Wednesday night and don't you strike me!
Cap'n Andy Hawks : It's Saturday night forever!
Parthy : Yes, and Fourth of July... and Christmas... and
[imitating Cap'n Andy when he celebrates New Year's Eve]
Parthy : Hap - - -py New Year!
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Parthy : It's perfectly plain to me what's happening onboard this boat. And I'll not have my daughter mixed up with any hussy!
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Parthy : [observing a rehearsal of a love scene with a kiss between Gaylord and Magnolia] Just a minute, young man, we won't have any of that. We'll have none of your tricks on or *off* the stage.
Cap'n Andy Hawks : But, Parthy, I thought that was kinda natural.
Parthy : Nature isn't necessary in a play actin' house, especially that kind. Play actin' is *just* make believe.