The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1942)

Marjorie Weaver: Catherine Wolff

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Quotes 

• Anna Wolff : [offering a drink]  Would you care for something to warm you up?

  Catherine Wolff : I was on the wagon, but I'll think I'll step off and give my seat to a gentleman.

• Catherine Wolff : I'm engaged!

  Dudley Wolff : Engaged? What, again!

  Catherine Wolff : Well, I'm not engaged exactly. You see, I'm more than engaged really.

  Dudley Wolff : How can you be more than engaged?

  Catherine Wolff : I'm married!

  Dudley Wolff : Oh, well... Make up your mind!

• Catherine Wolff : Now, you'll have to get some clothes and a toothbrush.

  Michael Shayne : Ah, no, no! Not Michael Shayne and Company! His office is in his hat, and

  [motioning to a suitcase in the back seat] 

  Michael Shayne : his home is in his car.

• Michael Shayne : [referring to Wolff]  He's a pretty tough old cookie!

  Catherine Wolff : Oh, don't be so hard on him. He's really very sweet.

  Michael Shayne : Oh, yeah? Well, so's arsenic! I understand it tastes just like sugar!

• Alfred Dunning : [after being caught eavesdropping at the door]  I'm Dunning, Mr. Wolff's secretary. If I can be of any service, please let me know.

  Michael Shayne : I'll send up a flare.

  Michael Shayne : [after Dunning leaves]  Who's that - Dumbo?

  Catherine Wolff : Oh, no, Dunning. Well, he's been with Dad 25 years. I wouldn't worry about him.

  Michael Shayne : [dryly]  Oh, I'm not worried. He was just wandering by and got his ear caught in the door.

• Catherine Wolff : Well, Dad hates the idea that some day he's going to die - simply can't stand it!

  Michael Shayne : [laconically]  Somebody must have told him the good die young.

• Michael Shayne : [Recovering from a jolt of electricity]  Is my face changed?

  Catherine Wolff : You do look sort of funny.

  Michael Shayne : Well, there's no change then.