Pretty Baby (1978)

Frances Faye: Nell

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Quotes 

• Nell : There's only two things to do on rainy days, and I don't like to play cards.

• Bellocq : [about Violet]  What will become of her now?

  Nell : What's going on with you? You don't have to worry about her. She's made a lot of money. She can do as she likes.

  Bellocq : She's only twelve. She's completely alone.

  Nell : Bellocq, you're in love with her.

  Bellocq : Don't be absurd.

  Nell : I've seen it a thousand times. I am old, and I know one thing - life is very long.

• Nell : Sold to the man with the four hundred dollars cash.

  Frieda : [to Violet]  Do not give him any argument.

  Violet's First Customer : Do you want some whiskey?

  [He hands Violet a glass of whiskey. She drinks it all] 

  Violet's First Customer : Well, Jesus, I didn't mean the whole damn thing.

  Violet : I'm glad it's you.

  Violet's First Customer : Why are you glad it's me?

  Violet : Well, you look nice, and you have a nice chest. I can feel the steam inside me right through my dress.

• Nell : [starting the auction for Violet's virginity]  A virgin, bona fide.

  Brothel Patron : How old is she?

  Nell : Do you want to put me in jail? She's just old enough. She's the finest delicacy New Orleans has to offer, and it's her wish that one of you gentleman be the first.

• Bellocq : Madam, perhaps you know my name. I have... photographed in the district many times. Am I addressing Madam Livingstone?

  Nell : Yes, you are, m'sieur. And you are too early.

  [shakes her head] 

  Nell : My girls are all asleep. They work late, you know. It's ten o'clock in the morning, m'sieur.

  Bellocq : I require the light from the sun. Now is the best time for me.

  [gets no attention] 

  Bellocq : This young lady there...

  [gestures at Violet's mother] 

  Bellocq : She would be fine.

  Nell : [shakes her head]  I run a good, old-fashioned whore house, msieur.

  [frowns] 

  Nell : And you seem a little rabbity to me. Photographs? What the hell kind of thing is that? I don't care to inverts. If you're looking for something different, I can assure you, you can find her right down here in New Orleans.

  Bellocq : Madam, please, don't tell me about New Orleans. I've lived here all my life.

  Nell : I apologize, m'sieur.

  Bellocq : You realize I'm willing to pay for her time?

  [takes out wallet]