“He isn't really a steward...He's a detective, Michael. My husband...” – Elsa, The Lady from Shanghai ... Movie Quotes Database

Elsa

He isn't really a steward...He's a detective, Michael. My husband hires him to watch me. He wants to fix it so I'll never be able to divorce him...I haven't a cent, Michael. He wants to cut me off without a cent.

Michael

Does that matter so much, I shouldn't think it would?

Elsa

Oh, I told you, sweet, you don't know anything about the world.

Michael

Well lately, I've been rounding out my education.

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Michael O'Hara Orson Welles More Michael quotes →

Elsa Rita Hayworth More Elsa quotes →

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