Manhattan Melodrama (1934)
William Powell: Jim Wade
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Quotes
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James W. 'Jim' Wade : And I'm not sure, maybe ideals have ceased to exist. Maybe they're outmoded like um
[pauses]
James W. 'Jim' Wade : oil lamps and horse cars. But they're mine, and I'm stuck with them.
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James W. 'Jim' Wade : I was born at home, because I wanted to be near Mother at the time.
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James W. 'Jim' Wade : I'm going to clean out every rotten spot I can find in this city, and, Blackie, I don't want to find you in any of them!
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James W. 'Jim' Wade : Have you left anything at your table, I mean, anything that you have to go back for?
Eleanor Packer : I'm fully equipped.
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James W. 'Jim' Wade : You know, I think those yes-men would go to bed with me if they had a chance.
Eleanor Packer : Don't worry, Darling, they won't have a chance.