Meet the People (1944)
Dick Powell: Wm. 'Swanee' Swanson
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Quotes
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Monte Rowland : Then just what is it you want, Mr. Swanson?
William 'Swanee' Swanson : The show I wrote. It has a point of view, not just a view of points.
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William 'Swanee' Swanson : Yeah, I know where to reach you - back in 1912, under a ton a stale ideas.
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William 'Swanee' Swanson : But it's not just me alone; its John too, its like a couple of fellas in a partnership in the corner grocery store.
Julie Hampton : You know, maybe you should be in the grocery business!
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William 'Swanee' Swanson : [Hearing the cheers of the crowd who've been promised a kiss from the beautiful star] You hear that? That's the voice of the people!
Julie Hampton : [Sardonically] Sounds more like the call of the wild.
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William 'Swanee' Swanson : [Referring to his jalopy] I know this looks like a traveling scrap heap, but it's really poetry on wheels.
Julie Hampton : [Dryly, as the engine makes grinding noises] I see what you mean.
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William 'Swanee' Swanson : [Annoyed] Any show of mine has to stand on its own legs and not Julie Hampton's!
