When a Man Loves (1927)
Warner Oland: André Lescaut
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Quotes
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André Lescaut : [to the Apache] She happens to be my sister, good comrade - and much too frail to please a robust fellow like you.
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Comte Guillot de Morfontaine : A convent, my dear Lieutenant, will be a dull frame for the fresh young beauty of your sister.
André Lescaut : One does not find frames of gold at the bottom of an empty purse.
Comte Guillot de Morfontaine : Paris is her proper setting. As a connoisseur - and one of ample means - may I suggest - ?
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André Lescaut : How would you like to go to Paris, my little cabbage - instead of the musty old convent? What luck, my dear! The rich de Morfontaine is mad about you!
Manon Lescaut : Not he - not that awful old man!
André Lescaut : Be sensible, child! You will have everything - garters sparkling with diamonds for those dimpled knees - leagues of Brussels lace to trim the little chemises...
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André Lescaut : With your name, your tailor and your profile - we shall go far.