Best movie quotes of 1959

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The Bat picture

Dr. Malcolm Wells: In my report I shall state that death was caused by a stunning blow followed by severe laceration and hemorrhage.
Lt. Andy Anderson: In plain English, he didn't know what hit him.
Dr. Malcolm Wells: Oh he knew, but he didn't have time to think about it.

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Journey to the Center of the Earth picture

Alec McKuen: After all, we... we did hit the center of the earth.
Sir Oliver Lindenbrook: It hit us, laddie.

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Room at the Top picture

Mr. Brown: Don't worry about the way the world's run, lad. Enjoy it while you're young.

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The Tingler picture

Dr. Warren Chapin: Ladies and gentlemen, just a word of warning. If any of you are not convinced that you have a tingler of your own, the next time you're frightened in the dark... don't scream.

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Craig Belden: You're leavin' on the next train. I own the sheriff! I own this town! I own every man in it! You're leavin' on the next train, Matt.
Marshal Matt Morgan: All right, Craig. The last train leaves at 9:00. I'll be on it... but there'll be two men with me, and one of them'll have a cut on his cheek.

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Never So Few picture

Capt. Danny De Mortimer: Whiskey! I just liberated it.
Capt. Tom Reynolds: How do you know it's not poisoned?
Capt. Danny De Mortimer: I don't, that's why I decided to share it with you.

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The Mummy picture

Poacher: I've seen the likes tonight that mortal eyes shouldn't look at.
Irish Customer: You've been around to Molly Grady's again.

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Anatomy of a Murder picture

Parnell Emmett McCarthy: Gin... I knew there was something wrong with that guy. I never met a gin drinker yet that you could trust.

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Up Periscope picture

Lt. J.g. Kenneth M. Braden: How come they call you Weary?
Weary: That's my name.
Lt. J.g. Kenneth M. Braden: Nickname?
Weary: No, sir, my real name. I'm the youngest of 13 children. I guess when I was born, my mother couldn't think of another name.

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Odds Against Tomorrow picture

Earl Slater: What you doin' with such a big ol' dog in New York?
Dave Burke: Never had a wife.

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I'm All Right Jack picture

Shop Steward: Perhaps you can explain the presence of this new man.
Major Hitchcock: New man? But he hasn't started yet.
Shop Steward: Hasn't started yet? Then what's he doing on a f-f-f fork lift truck?

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The Shaggy Dog picture

Wilson Daniels: I'd rather not know how you get your gossip. Uh, what else do you know about them?

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The Mating Game picture

Sidney 'Pop' Larkin: A gentleman always feels better after a little outing.

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The Giant Gila Monster picture

Chase Winstead: Where's Pat and Liz?
Bob: Maybe their car broke down?
Chase Winstead: Hey! I worked on that car myself.
Bob: That wouldn't make any difference if he goofed the speed shift or something.
Chase Winstead: And that squirrel is just the one that could do it.

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CWO Sam Jacobs: If your ears start to twitch, will you let me know fast? I'll twitch with you.

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John Paul Jones picture

Captain Richard Pearson: Captain, are you surrendering? Do you ask for quarter?
John Paul Jones: No sir! I have no yet begun to fight.

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