Sing and Like It (1934)

Richard Carle: Mr. Abercrombie Hancock - Critic

Quotes 

• Young critc seeking advice : I wonder if I could ask you a little advice. Something I can always remember - sort of a motto for a critic.

  Mr. Abercrombie Hancock - Critic : Yes, young man, I, I think I can. Always remember this, if you aspire to be a *great* critic: if ever you have anything good to say about an actor or a playwright, never say it 'til he's dead. Because you cannot possibly do any good... for a corpse.