Callaway Went Thataway (1951)

Jesse White: Georgie Markham

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Quotes 

• Georgie Markham : Don't worry, I'll bring him back dead or alive. Either way, he ought to look great.

• 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?

• Mike Frye : [meeting Smoky Callaway's former agent, who has just entered his office]  Mr. Markham?

  Georgie Markham : Georgie's the handle, "G" for Georgie, "M" for Markham, and "H" for How are ya?