Joe Madden: Sally, I've been thinking about Sam - - Sam and me. He's done fine tonight. In a bad spot like this, he's the best help a man could have.
Sally: Sometimes it's easier to be brave than honest, Joe.


--Coleen Gray (as Sally) in Apache Drums

June Talbot: Did you say whiskey?
[Pouring herself a shot]
June Talbot: Here's to you whiskey - guardian of all frustrated wives.


--Coleen Gray (as ) in The Leech Woman

Nettie: Nick Bianco hadn't worked for a year. He had a record - a prison record. They say it shouldn't count against you but when Nick tried to get a job the same thing always happened: "Very sorry." No prejudice, of course, but no job either. So this is how Nick went Christmas shopping for his kids.


--Coleen Gray (as Nettie) in Kiss of Death

Sally: It's a kind of pity that I only like bad men and want to make them good.


--Coleen Gray (as Sally) in Apache Drums

Joe Rolfe: Look, you're a nice girl, but in case you're thinking of mothering me, forget it! I'm no stray dog you can pick up, and I like my neck without a collar. Now get lost!
Helen Foster: Now I'm supposed to be hurt. Maybe even cry. But I won't. I think you're in trouble, and I'm going to help you.


--Coleen Gray (as Helen Foster) in Kansas City Confidential

Bart Laish: But after your father died, why didn't you go back home?
Christella Burke: Delaware is small. It's crowded with too many memories.


--Coleen Gray (as ) in Arrow in the Dust