J. Edgar (2011)
Naomi Watts: Helen Gandy
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Quotes
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[J. Edgar Hoover and Helen Gandy are on a date in the public library]
J. Edgar Hoover : Well, would you like to stay here, or go somewhere else?
Helen Gandy : It's up to you.
Helen Gandy : [Edgar chuckles and makes an attempt to kiss Helen] Mr. Hoover. I'm not sure where you think this is headed.
J. Edgar Hoover : Right, of course. Miss Gandy.
[Edgar holds out his hand to hers and gets on one knee]
J. Edgar Hoover : I know we've only known each other a brief time, but you would make the finest of companions. Your strength, and your character, and your education.
Helen Gandy : Are you poking fun at me?
J. Edgar Hoover : No. No, no, no. No, no, of course not.
Helen Gandy : Then please, Mr. Hoover, stand up.
J. Edgar Hoover : I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't share this with any of the other women at the typing pool.
Helen Gandy : No, of course not.
J. Edgar Hoover : All right. May I ask what - what - what particular flaw you seem to find in my character?
Helen Gandy : No. We just met.
J. Edgar Hoover : Right, of course. But I believe that I am a fast and accurate judge of character. We've gone out three times, but I don't need more. Most people do, but I don't. I see people right off for what they are. And please, call me Edgar. It's what my mother uses.
Helen Gandy : Edgar?
J. Edgar Hoover : Yes?
Helen Gandy : Can you keep a secret?
J. Edgar Hoover : Yes. Of course. You have my word.
Helen Gandy : I'm not interested in getting married. My work comes first.
J. Edgar Hoover : Hmm. Then perhaps you would consider a position as my personal secretary.
Helen Gandy : [chuckles and nods] Yes.
J. Edgar Hoover : [Edgar smiles] Shall we.
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Helen Gandy : The Bureau is stronger than just you and me now. Your child is sure and keeps the country safe.
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[J. Edgar Hoover approaches secretary Helen Gandy for the first time in the hall]
Head Secretary : Good morning, John.
J. Edgar Hoover : Good morning.
Head Secretary : Mr. Palmer has asked that you attend the emergency meeting today.
J. Edgar Hoover : Miss Gladwell, please remember... It's Mr. Hoover.
Head Secretary : Two o'clock. Don't be too early this time. It's as rude as being tardy.
J. Edgar Hoover : And who is this lovely addition to the secretarial pool.
Head Secretary : Helen, introduce yourself.
Helen Gandy : Pleased to meet you Mr. Hoover. I'm Helen Gandy.
J. Edgar Hoover : Pleased to meet you Miss Gandy. Welcome to the department of justice. You can notify Mr. Palmer that I will attend.
Helen Gandy : Of course.
[the two walk separate ways with a smile on their face]