No, the allusion was to the stage which used to be my profession. Indeed. You're an...
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Katie:
No, the allusion was to the stage which used to be my profession.
Headmaster:
Indeed.
Headmaster's Wife:
You're an actress, Mrs. Chipping?
Katie:
Well, not even my best friends would call me that.
Headmaster's Wife:
[snidely]
Aw, and what would they call you?
Katie:
A soubrette. That's the girl in musical comedy who sings the big number and, in the end, loses the man.
[Chuckles]
Katie:
In real life, they nearly always end up the wives of earls. I nearly did. But luckily... I met Chips.
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No the allusion headmaster was to the stage
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which used to be my profession
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HEADMASTER Indeed You're an actress Mrs Chipping
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KATHERINE Well not even my best friends would call me that
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Ah And what would they call you
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A soubrette
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That's the girl in musical comedies who usually sings the big number
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and then loses the man
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In real life they nearly always wind up as wives of earls
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I nearly did but luckily I met Chips
Clip duration: 28 seconds
Views: 174
Timestamp in movie: 01h 10m 45s
Uploaded: 03 December, 2022
Genres: drama, musical, romance
Summary: A shy, withdrawn English schoolteacher falls for a flashy showgirl.
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