The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

Marilyn Monroe: Angela Phinlay

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Quotes 

• Angela Phinlay : Haven't you bothered me enough, you big banana-head?

• Angela Phinlay : What's the big idea standing there staring at me, Uncle Lon?

  Alonzo D. Emmerich : Don't call me "Uncle Lon."

  Angela Phinlay : I thought you liked it.

  Alonzo D. Emmerich : Maybe I did... I don't any more.

• Angela Phinlay : I had the market send over some salt mackerel for you. I know how you love it for breakfast.

  Alonzo D. Emmerich : [Looks at her approvingly]  Some sweet kid.

• Alonzo D. Emmerich : So, since I'm gonna' be busy with a lot of cases, I thought you might like to take a trip.

  Angela Phinlay : Where to?

  Alonzo D. Emmerich : Oh, I don't know, the coast, Florida - anywhere you like.

  Angela Phinlay : Could I, uncle Lon? Anywhere? No foolin'?

  Alonzo D. Emmerich : Yes, I think a change of scenery might be good for you.

  Angela Phinlay : Wait. You wait right here. I've got the most terrific idea!

  Alonzo D. Emmerich : [runs and grabs a magazine, shows it to him]  Oh, Cuba... that's not a bad idea.

  Angela Phinlay : Imagine me on this beach here in my green bathing suit. Yipe! I almost bought a white one the other day but it wasn't quite extreme enough. I mean, don't get me wrong, if I really went in for the *extreme* extreme, I woulda' bought a French one. Run for your lives, girls, the fleet's in. Oh, uncle Lon, am I excited. Yipe!

• Det. Andrews : [knocking repeatedly on Angela's door]  Okay, miss. It's a shame to bust this door in, but here goes.

  Angela Phinlay : [Angela suddenly opens the door]  Haven't you bothered me enough, you big banana head? Just try breaking my door, and Mr. Emmerich will have you thrown out of the house!

  Det. Andrews : Afraid not, miss. He's got troubles enough. As a matter of fact, he's a dead duck.

  Police Commissioner Hardy : [voice heard from off-screen]  Hurry up, Andrews! Bring the young lady in here.

  Angela Phinlay : Do I have to talk to him? Couldn't I just talk to you?

  Det. Andrews : Come on, baby. Get it over with. And... be smart. Tell the Commissioner the truth. That's the only thing to do. Come on.

  [leads her out the door] 

• Angela Phinlay : Why are they pounding so? I'm scared, Uncle Lon.

• Angela Phinlay : What about my trip, Uncle Lon? Is it still on?

  Alonzo D. Emmerich : Don't worry, baby. You'll have plenty of trips.