We'll kick over the whole city hall like an apple cart. We'll get the Mayor and Hartman...
Join the conversation
Log in or create an account to leave a comment
Log In
Walter Burns:
Why you drooling saphead! What do you mean a story? You've got the whole city by the seat of the pants! Hildebrand 'Hildy' Johnson:
I know, but... Walter Burns:
You know - you've got the brain of a pancake. Listen, Hildy, if I didn't have your interests at heart, would I be wasting time arguing with you now? You've done something big! You stepped into a new class! Hildebrand 'Hildy' Johnson:
What? Walter Burns:
Why, we'll make such monkeys out of those ward heels that nobody will vote for them, not even their wives! Hildebrand 'Hildy' Johnson:
Expose 'em, huh? Walter Burns:
Crucify 'em. We're gonna keep things under cover until the morning so The Post can break the story exclusive. Then we'll let the Governor and the Captain share the glory with 'em. Crucify 'em. Hildebrand 'Hildy' Johnson:
I see! I see! Walter Burns:
We'll kick over the whole city hall like an apple cart. We'll get the Mayor and Hartman against the wall. We'll put one administration out and another one in. Why, this isn't a newspaper story, it's a career! And you stand there belly-achin' about some girl
Why you drooling saphead! What do you mean a story? You've got the whole city by the seat of the pants! Hildebrand 'Hildy' Johnson:
I know, but... Walter Burns:
You know - you've got the brain of a pancake. Listen, Hildy, if I didn't have your interests at heart, would I be wasting time arguing with you now? You've done something big! You stepped into a new class! Hildebrand 'Hildy' Johnson:
What? Walter Burns:
Why, we'll make such monkeys out of those ward heels that nobody will vote for them, not even their wives! Hildebrand 'Hildy' Johnson:
Expose 'em, huh? Walter Burns:
Crucify 'em. We're gonna keep things under cover until the morning so The Post can break the story exclusive. Then we'll let the Governor and the Captain share the glory with 'em. Crucify 'em. Hildebrand 'Hildy' Johnson:
I see! I see! Walter Burns:
We'll kick over the whole city hall like an apple cart. We'll get the Mayor and Hartman against the wall. We'll put one administration out and another one in. Why, this isn't a newspaper story, it's a career! And you stand there belly-achin' about some girl
Full Transcript
00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:03.033
Why you drooling saphead What do you mean a story
00:00:03.042 --> 00:00:05.025
You've got the city by the seat of the pants I know but
00:00:05.034 --> 00:00:07.013
You know You've got the brain of a pancake
00:00:07.021 --> 00:00:11.038
Listen if I didn't have your interest at heart would I be wasting time arguing with you now
00:00:11.047 --> 00:00:13.063
You've done something big You've stepped into a new class
00:00:13.072 --> 00:00:15.055
We'll make such monkeys out of those ward heelers
00:00:15.064 --> 00:00:17.047
that nobody'll vote for them not even their wives
00:00:17.056 --> 00:00:19.022
Expose 'em huh Crucify 'em
00:00:19.031 --> 00:00:22.023
We're gonna keep Williams under cover so the Post can break the story exclusive
00:00:22.031 --> 00:00:25.002
Then we'll let the governor in on the capture and share the glory with him
00:00:25.001 --> 00:00:27.065
I see I see You've kicked over city hall like an applecart
00:00:27.073 --> 00:00:29.065
You've got the mayor and Hartman against a wall
00:00:29.073 --> 00:00:31.065
You've put one administration out and another one in
00:00:31.074 --> 00:00:33.065
This isn't a newspaper story it's a career
00:00:33.074 --> 00:00:35.066
And you stand there bellyaching about some girl
Want This Clip in HD?
Upgrade for HD/4K downloads and unlimited access. Upgrade now →
Movie Summary
A crusading newspaper editor tricks his retiring star reporter into covering one last case.
Actors
Walter Burns
