The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941)

Richard Travis: Bert Jefferson

Quotes 

• Bertram H. 'Bert' Jefferson : How do you think Ohio women stack up?

  Sheriden Whiteside : I've never gone in for stacking women up so I really can't say.

• Bertram H. 'Bert' Jefferson : How 'bout a hot sweet potato?

  Maggie Cutler : Oh, a sweet potato? That's what they serve at "21" with pineapple glacé.

• Sheridan Whiteside : I suppose you've written the great American novel.

  Bertram H. 'Bert' Jefferson : No, I've written the great American play.

  Sheridan Whiteside : Well I don't want to read it.