“Have you ever tried to persuade him that he wasn't Teddy Roosevelt?” – Rev. Harper, Arsenic and Old Lace ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Arsenic and Old Lace 1944

Rev. Harper

Have you ever tried to persuade him that he wasn't Teddy Roosevelt?

Abby

Oh, no.

Martha Brewster

Oh, he's so happy being Teddy Roosevelt.

Abby

Oh... Do you remember, Martha, once, a long time ago, we thought if he'd be George Washington, it would be a change for him, and we suggested it.

Martha

And do you know what happened? He just stayed under his bed for days and wouldn't be anybody.

In this scene

Teddy John Alexander More Teddy quotes →

Elaine Harper Priscilla Lane More Elaine Harper quotes →

Abby Josephine Hull More Abby quotes →

Martha Jean Adair More Martha Brewster quotes →

More from Arsenic and Old Lace

Mortimer Aunt Abby, how can I believe you? There are twelve bodies in the cellar and you admit you poisoned them. Abby Yes, I did. But you don't think I'd stoop to telling a fib. Elaine Well, that's a fine thing. We're married one minute and you're throwing me out of the house the next. Mortimer I am not throwing you out of the house, I am not throwing you out of the house, I am not throwing you out of the house. Will you get out of here?
[He pushes her out and slams the door] Mortimer But — what happened to him? Martha He died.