Callaway Went Thataway (1951)

Howard Keel: Stretch Barnes, Smoky Callaway

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Quotes 

• Stretch' Barnes : Grandma used to say money can't buy happiness, but it sure is a most pleasant way of being miserable.

• Mike Frye : [in reference to the real Smoky Callaway, clearly exhibiting signs of excessive drinking]  How bad is he?

  Georgie Markham : Bad.

  Mike Frye : How much does he drink? A pint, quart a day?

  Georgie Markham : "Drink"? He SPILLS a quart a day.

  [mimicking an alcoholic's shaking hand] 

  Mike Frye : [now addressing Smoky]  Alright... I know a place where we can try to get you in shape. Will you work?

  Smoky Callaway : Sure.

  Mike Frye : It'll be tough. You'll have to train like a fighter.

  Smoky Callaway : All right, all right.

  Mike Frye : No booze, no dames, no fancy parties.

  Smoky Callaway : Yeah.

  Mike Frye : Or anything else.

  Smoky Callaway : What else *is* there?