Gaylord 'Gay' Esterbrook:
[speaking to his wife Linda] Well, now, just what's behind that dark innuendo?
Clementine, Actress in Show: Aint nothing behind me, boss.
--Louise Beavers (as ) in No Time for Comedy
Clementine, Actress in Show: Aint nothing behind me, boss.
--Louise Beavers (as ) in No Time for Comedy
Clementine, Actress in Show:
[on phone looking for Mr. Esterbrook] Hello, Luxury Turkish Bath? Connect me to the department for taking care of gentlemen on the loose. Line's busy? I'll wait.
[door bell rings and she goes to let in Mr. Swift]
Clementine, Actress in Show: Has Mr. Easterbrook been there today? No? Well, if he should be carried in, ask him to call his apartment - if he can talk.
--Louise Beavers (as ) in No Time for Comedy
[door bell rings and she goes to let in Mr. Swift]
Clementine, Actress in Show: Has Mr. Easterbrook been there today? No? Well, if he should be carried in, ask him to call his apartment - if he can talk.
--Louise Beavers (as ) in No Time for Comedy
Clementine, Actress in Show:
I saw your last picture, Mr. Carrell.
Morgan Carrell, the Director: Yes?
Clementine, Actress in Show: Oh, yeah.
Morgan Carrell, the Director: What'd ya think?
Clementine, Actress in Show: [sighs] yeah.
--Louise Beavers (as ) in No Time for Comedy
Morgan Carrell, the Director: Yes?
Clementine, Actress in Show: Oh, yeah.
Morgan Carrell, the Director: What'd ya think?
Clementine, Actress in Show: [sighs] yeah.
--Louise Beavers (as ) in No Time for Comedy
Delilah Johnson:
[to Peola] Bow your head! You got to learn to take it!
--Louise Beavers (as Delilah Johnson) in Imitation of Life
--Louise Beavers (as Delilah Johnson) in Imitation of Life
Mamie:
[about winning Linda back] You could melt her heart right down to butter, if you'd only turn on the heat!
--Louise Beavers (as Mamie) in Holiday Inn
--Louise Beavers (as Mamie) in Holiday Inn
Niagara:
Land's sakes, what's he trying to do, landscape you?
--Louise Beavers (as Niagara) in Du Barry Was a Lady
--Louise Beavers (as Niagara) in Du Barry Was a Lady
Niagara:
What are you doing, playing one-nighters in dressing rooms?
--Louise Beavers (as Niagara) in Du Barry Was a Lady
--Louise Beavers (as Niagara) in Du Barry Was a Lady
Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman:
Don't you want your own house?
Delilah Johnson: No. How am I to take care of you and Miss Jessie if I aint here?
--Louise Beavers (as Delilah Johnson) in Imitation of Life
Delilah Johnson: No. How am I to take care of you and Miss Jessie if I aint here?
--Louise Beavers (as Delilah Johnson) in Imitation of Life
Gussie:
If you ain't eatin' Wham, you ain't eatin' ham.
--Louise Beavers (as Gussie) in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
--Louise Beavers (as Gussie) in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House