Our Gang Follies of 1938 (1937)

Henry Brandon: Barnaby (opera impressario)

Quotes 

• Alfalfa : Now, tell me the truth; have you ever heard a voice like mine before?

  Young Barnaby : Why, uh, no, come to think of it; I never have!

  Alfalfa : I knew you'd like it! Do you want me to sing in your next opera!

  Young Barnaby : No, I don't need you in this one; it's all set.

  Alfalfa : Well then, when DO you need me?

  Young Barnaby : Well, let's see...

  [checks his watch] 

  Young Barnaby : . It's 3:22 now... suppose you come back in twenty years?

• [after Alfalfa is booed during his first opera performance] 

  Elderly Barnaby : You, an opera singer? BAH! I've wasted twenty year waiting for you! Take this tin cup and sing in the streets, where you belong!

  Alfalfa : Me, 'The Great Alfalfa', sing in the gutter?

  Elderly Barnaby : Yes, I have you in me power! Don't forget: you signed a contract! Sing!

  Alfalfa : [crying]  Yes, sir...