One Way Passage (1932)

Mike Donlin: Hong Kong Bartender

Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  Hong Kong Bartender : [mixing a very complex drink]  I haven't made one of these since the fourth of July. I was making one when the quake hit Frisco. Believe me, friend, I wouldn't go to all this trouble for any of these foreigners. Uh, uh, gotta wait a minute to let the oil sink in. There you are, partner, you can tell your grandchildren about that one.

  Dan : [Before Dan can take a sip, the contents of the glass are knocked out of his hand by Joan backing into him]  Say, what in the name of...

  Joan : Why... I'm so sorry.

  Dan : I'm so glad.

  Joan : Such a beautiful drink too.

  Dan : Yes, paradise cocktail. Seem to be a few drops left.

  Joan : [prophetically]  Always the most precious, the last few drops. That's luck.

  Dan : Yes, my name is Dan.

  Joan : Mine's Joan.

  Dan : Hello, Joan.

  Joan : Hello, Dan.

  Dan : May we, errr, drink to our meeting?

  Joan : We should. Here's... here's hail and farewell.

  Dan : Well that seems a bit ruthless?

  Dan : Let's say

  [hears toast from the German bar] 

  Dan : auf wiedersehen

  Joan : Auf wiedersehen

  [Dan smashes his glass on the bar; Joan does likewise]