3rd most-quoted character in The Black Cat (1934): in 3 of its 28 quotes
Most scenes with: Dr. Vitus Werdegast (2)
Scenes with Joan
3 scenes
We are all in danger. Poelzig is a mad beast, I know. I know, I've seen the proof. He took Karen my wife and murdered her. And murdered my child.
Joan And you let him live?
I wait my time. It shall be soon, very soon. Until then, I must do his bidding. That is why even my servant obeys him. Did you ever hear of Satanism, the worship of the devil, of evil? Poelzig is the great modern priest of this ancient cult, and tonight, the dark of the moon, the rites of Lucifer are celebrated. If I am not mistaken, he intends you to play a part in that ritual! A very important part. There child. Be brave, no matter how hopeless it all seems. Be brave.
Joan Karen! Not Karen Werdegast?
K Karen
Yes, yes, how did you know my name?
Joan Well I, I know your father.
K Karen
Oh no, you are mistaken. My father died in prison. Herr Poelzig married my mother. She died when I was very young.
Joan And he married you? You're his wife?
Joan Karen, do you understand me? Your father has come for you.
Joan No! I mean Karen, your daughter. Madame Poelzig.
Joan She's alive, here in this house! She's Poelzig's wife!
The "Black Mass" recited by Boris Karloff[edit]
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