Sea Devils (1937)
Preston Foster: Michael 'Mike' O'Shay
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Quotes
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Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : [in the library, Mike reads to Doris] "Oh, that I were a glove upon that hand, that I might touch that cheek. Dost thou love me?
[looks at Doris]
Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : I know thou wilt say 'Aye.'"
[turns page]
Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : "This bud of love, by summer's ripening breath, may prove a beauteous flower when next we meet."
Doris Malone : That's Shakespeare.
Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : He's a great writer, that guy.
Doris Malone : Mm-hmm.
Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : I wonder why he doesn't write a movie.
Doris Malone : Oh, he has.
Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : If I were a writer, I wouldn't write it that way. You know how I'd write it?
Doris Malone : No... no, how?
Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : I'd write..."I'm fair daft over you."
Doris Malone : Only fair?
Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : No. I'd write, "I'm *completely* daft over you."
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Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : [to Malone] No dame ever accused me of annoying her.
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Steve Webb : [aboard ship, where O'Shay is file buffing the anchor chain links] Staying aboard ship tonight, O'Shay?
Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : [referring to Malone] Thanks to my pal there, when I get through with this job, I get the mid watch.
Steve Webb : Tough luck.
CPO William 'Medals' Malone : Goodbye, Casanova. If you get lonesome, try talkin' to yourself.
[laughs]
Michael 'Mike' O'Shay : At least I'll get an intelligent answer.
[Malone shoots him a stern look]