The Whistle at Eaton Falls (1951)

Dorothy Gish: Helen Doubleday

Quotes 

• Daniel Doubleday : Our new equipment should be ready in a few weeks. I'm going to tell Gibson we'll try our practice beginning tomorrow.

  Helen Doubleday : And gamble on the union going along with it?

  Daniel Doubleday : We've never had labor trouble and I doubt we are going to provided we can keep Hawkins clear. He needs unions and he doesn't care who knows it as Brad sees what we're up against. He's asked everyone for suggestions on cutting costs.

  Helen Doubleday : Well, you can't blame him for fighting layoffs. We don't want them either.

• Helen Doubleday : Brad, I want you to be the new president of Doubleday Plastics.

  Brad Adams : President? Mrs. Doubleday, do you really think I'm qualified to run your business?

  Helen Doubleday : You can learn it. And you are the one man the union trusts.

  Brad Adams : You put me on the spot. How can I switch sides when I'm just getting ready to negotiate on new equipment?

  Helen Doubleday : It's either you or Dwight Hawkins.

  Brad Adams : Hawkins?

  Helen Doubleday : I want you because we need someone who understands our labor problems.

  Brad Adams : But it makes it like I sold out. And without the respect of the workers, I wouldn't be of any use to the company.

  [pause] 

  Brad Adams : Well, will you give me 24 hours, Mrs. Doubleday? I would like to talk it over with the union.

  Helen Doubleday : Certainly, Brad.