Have you ever tried to persuade him that he wasn't Teddy...

Reverend Harper:
Have you ever tried to persuade him that he wasn't Teddy Roosevelt?
Abby Brewster:
Oh, no.
Martha Brewster:
Oh, he's so happy being Teddy Roosevelt.
Abby Brewster:
Oh... Do you remember, Martha, once, a long time ago, we thought if he'd be George Washington, it might be a change for him, and we suggested it.
Martha Brewster:
And do you know what happened? He just stayed under his bed for days and wouldn't be anybody.

Transcript:
Bless you!
Have you tried to persuade him
he wasn't Roosevelt?
-Oh, no!
-He's so happy being Teddy Roosevelt.
Do you remember, Martha?
Once, a long time ago,
we thought if he'd be George Washington...
...it might be a change for him,
and we suggested it.
And do you know what happened?
He just stayed under his bed for days
and wouldn't be anybody.
Well, if he's happy, and what's
more important, you're happy....
Our only worry for Teddy
is after we're gone.
Yes, indeed. That is quite a problem.
Mortimer's made all the arrangements
for Teddy...
...to go to Happy Dale Sanitarium
after we pass on.
Splendid idea! A very pleasant place.
Dear, sweet Reverend Harper.
You know, Martha,
I do believe he's beginning to see the light.
I'm sure we needn't worry about him.
He won't interfere with our plans
for Mortimer and Elaine.
Did you just have tea?
Yes.
And dinner's going to be late, too.
So, why?

Clip duration: 69 seconds
Views: 114
Timestamp in movie: 00:11:18
Uploaded: 23 September, 2021
Genres: comedy, crime, thriller
Summary: A drama critic learns on his wedding day that his beloved maiden aunts are homicidal maniacs, and that insanity runs in his family.