“This air! Isn't it wonderful?” – Rose, The African Queen ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The African Queen 1952

Rose

This air! Isn't it wonderful?

Charlie

Yeah, it's like - I know you don't approve, but it's like a shot of gin. It makes your blood race, your face numb and your spirits soar.

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Charlie Allnut Humphrey Bogart More Charlie quotes →

Rose Sayer Katharine Hepburn More Rose quotes →

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