Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) Poster

Tom Drake: John Truett

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  • John Truett : Wow, that's nice perfume.

    Esther Smith : Do you like it? It's Essence of Violet. I only take it out on special occasions

    John Truett : Exactly the kind my grandmother wears.

  • [after John tells Esther he couldn't pick up his tuxedo from the tailor because he was busy playing basketball] 

    John Truett : This is a fine going away present I'm giving you for Christmas. I'll bet you really hate me.

    Esther Smith : Oh, no, John, I don't hate you! I just hate basketball!

  • John Truett : Gosh, Miss Esther, I hope I'm not too presumptuous, but you don't need any beauty sleep.

    Esther Smith : What a nice compliment.

  • John Truett : Hello, Esther.

    Esther Smith : John Truett.

    John Truett : Oh, yeah?

    Esther Smith : I've come here to ask you something...

    [punches him] 

    John Truett : Really?

    Esther Smith : Yes. What do you mean hitting a five-year-old child?

    [she grabs him, struggling him] 

    Esther Smith : The next time, you want to hit somebody. Pick on somebody your own size.

    John Truett : Hey, Esther!

    [struggling her, she bites him in the hand] 

    Esther Smith : If there's anything I hate, loathe, despise, and abominate, it's a bully.

    [she runs away from him] 

  • [John Truett & Esther shakes hands] 

    John Truett : You've got a mighty strong grip for a girl.

  • Esther Smith : [apologizing to John Truett after attacking him]  Oh John, I'm... I'm *terribly* sorry if I hurt you.

    John Truett : It's no worse than football practice... except it's better with a girl.

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