Affair in Trinidad (1952)

Alexander Scourby: Max Fabian

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• Chris Emery : Would you like to come in?

  Max Fabian : Everything thrives in the tropics, including gossip. It might be better if I didn't.

• Max Fabian : If you're waiting for my last words, you've heard them.

• Max Fabian : At the risk of dislocating your personality, try to remain calm.

• Max Fabian : I must apologize for Veronica. She has a tendency to be rude when she's tired.

  Veronica Huebling : I'm not tired! I'm slightly drunk.

• Max Fabian : Veronica, some people are mellowed by drink. I suggest you have another.

  Veronica Huebling : Thank you, darling. I will. But, I'm not promising to pass out.

• Max Fabian : I'll be leaving Trinidad as soon as my affairs here are settled. And, I was hoping...

  Chris Emery : Affairs? Why, I thought you were a man of leisure?

  Max Fabian : I could be, if it would please you.

• Max Fabian : In case of war, your country could strike a blow that would make Pearl Harbor seem like a slap on the wrist. And using America's own weapon, if the irony interests you.

  Walters : Yes. Yes!

• Max Fabian : Well, Chris, our little journey may not be as gay as the one we'd planned; but, I promise you it won't be dull.

• Max Fabian : Chris, I brought my chef across half a dozen borders. If that dessert goes back untouched, he may start re-crossing them.