Show Boat (1936)
Arthur Hohl: Pete
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Quotes
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Pete : [showing Julie's picture to the Sheriff] See that?
The Sheriff : Why that's Miss Julie LaVerne, ain't it?
Pete : Yeah, that's what she calls herself, ever since she got married to a white man!
The Sheriff : What d'ya mean?
Pete : Frank, come over here; I want you to hear this. You too, Ellie.
The Sheriff : Sit down and explain yourself. And you make sure you know what you're talkin' about.
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Pete : Hey, where'd you get that gold brooch?
Queenie : You mean this scrumptious piece o' jewelry?
Pete : Yeah, where'd you get it?
Queenie : It was give tuh me.
Pete : Who give it to you?
Queenie : Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies!
Queenie : [she walks off, laughing heartily]
Pete : [muttering] I know who give it to you, and she's gonna be sorry too. All right, Miss Julie LaVerne, if that's how you feel about me...
Pete : [He rips the photo of Julie out of its frame on the stand, but is seen by Windy.]
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Pete : That's a fine thing to do - givin' my present to a colored cook!
