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[J. Edgar Hoover and Helen Gandy are on a date in the public library] J. Edgar Hoover:
Well, would you like to stay here, or go somewhere else? Helen Gandy:
It's up to you. Helen Gandy:
[Edgar chuckles and makes an attempt to kiss Helen]
Mr. Hoover. I'm not sure where you think this is headed. J. Edgar Hoover:
Right, Of course. Miss Gandy. [Edgar holds out his hand to hers and gets on one knee] J. Edgar Hoover:
I know we've only known each other a brief time, but you would make the finest of companions. Your strength, and your character, and your education. Helen Gandy:
Are you poking fun at me? J. Edgar Hoover:
No. No, no, no. No, No, of course not. Helen Gandy:
Then please, Mr. Hoover, stand up. J. Edgar Hoover:
I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't share this with any of the other women at the typing pool. Helen Gandy:
No, of course not. J. Edgar Hoover:
All right. May I ask what - what - what particular flaw you seem to find in my character? Helen Gandy:
No. We just met. J. Edgar Hoover:
Right, Of course. But I believe that I am a fast and accurate judge of character. We've gone out three times, but I don't need more. Most people do, but I don't. I see people right off for what they are. And please, call me Edgar. It's what my mother uses. Helen Gandy:
Edgar? J. Edgar Hoover:
Yes? Helen Gandy:
Can you keep a secret? J. Edgar Hoover:
Yes. Of course. You have my word. Helen Gandy:
I'm not interested in getting married. My work comes first. J. Edgar Hoover:
Hmm. Then perhaps you would consider a position as my personal secretary. Helen Gandy:
[chuckles and nods]
Yes. J. Edgar Hoover:
[Edgar smiles]
Shall we
Well, would you like to stay here, or go somewhere else? Helen Gandy:
It's up to you. Helen Gandy:
[Edgar chuckles and makes an attempt to kiss Helen]
Mr. Hoover. I'm not sure where you think this is headed. J. Edgar Hoover:
Right, Of course. Miss Gandy. [Edgar holds out his hand to hers and gets on one knee] J. Edgar Hoover:
I know we've only known each other a brief time, but you would make the finest of companions. Your strength, and your character, and your education. Helen Gandy:
Are you poking fun at me? J. Edgar Hoover:
No. No, no, no. No, No, of course not. Helen Gandy:
Then please, Mr. Hoover, stand up. J. Edgar Hoover:
I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't share this with any of the other women at the typing pool. Helen Gandy:
No, of course not. J. Edgar Hoover:
All right. May I ask what - what - what particular flaw you seem to find in my character? Helen Gandy:
No. We just met. J. Edgar Hoover:
Right, Of course. But I believe that I am a fast and accurate judge of character. We've gone out three times, but I don't need more. Most people do, but I don't. I see people right off for what they are. And please, call me Edgar. It's what my mother uses. Helen Gandy:
Edgar? J. Edgar Hoover:
Yes? Helen Gandy:
Can you keep a secret? J. Edgar Hoover:
Yes. Of course. You have my word. Helen Gandy:
I'm not interested in getting married. My work comes first. J. Edgar Hoover:
Hmm. Then perhaps you would consider a position as my personal secretary. Helen Gandy:
[chuckles and nods]
Yes. J. Edgar Hoover:
[Edgar smiles]
Shall we
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Unh Your 4 00 is here sir
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Thank you Miss Gandy Send him right in thank you
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Please have a seat Mr Tolson
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Mr Hoover thank you for this opportunity Yes Please
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Have a seat Thank you sir
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There were several problems with your application Mr Tolson
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not the least of which is the fact that you did not show
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the proper requirement to the Bureau
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STAMMERING
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nor the proper dedication to protecting the American people
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and the American way
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Movie Summary
J. Edgar Hoover, powerful head of the F.B.I. for nearly fifty years, looks back on his professional and personal life.

