China Seas (1935) · 20 quotes
Most-quoted character in China Seas (1935): in 16 of its 20 quotes
Most scenes with: Captain Gaskell (11)
But you taught me something I didn't even know myself. When a woman can love a man right down to her fingernails, she can hate him the same way.
China Doll Say, there ain't enough dough in all Asia to make me change the way I feel about one guy.
Still crazy about that Gaskell, huh? Well, whenever you get tired of running around with an Airedale and you want to run around with a St. Bernard, why you let me know.
China Doll Sure. Whenever I get lost in the Alps, I'll whistle for you.
All right, I'll come running.
China Doll Well, I-I understand congratulations are in order. I'd like to be the first to wish you the best. You'll need it.
Someday you'll say something nice and never forgive yourself.
China Doll It's China Doll, the gal that drives men mad.
What the devil are you doing aboard?
China Doll Nothing laddie. Just showering dewdrops off the body beautiful.
I'll be over as soon as I get through. Anything you want?
China Doll Anything I... ? Toots, I got everything.
Now wait a minute, Dolly. You and I are friends. We've had a lot of fun together and as far as I'm concerned, you're a number one girl in the archipelago. But, I don't remember making any vows to you, nor do I recall asking for any.
China Doll Don't you get polite at me! When you start talkin' with your high hat on I - I know you mean it and - and it scares me. Say, who do you think you are anyway? If I had a nickels worth of pride, I'd...
If that's the way you feel about it, I'm not standing in your way.
China Doll That's just the soup I'm in, I don't feel that way at all. You - you dog!
Get on your horse, we're shoving off.
China Doll Say, why are you so anxious to get me out of your sight? Is that hunk of caviar makin' the round trip?
What hunk of caviar?
China Doll That redhead Russian princess that was on board from Singapore.
She isn't a Russian and she isn't a princess and I have my doubts about her hair color.
China Doll All right, toots, you - you win. I hope you have a good trip. Goodbye.
All right. All right. If you've got your ticket and a job, I don't suppose I can...
China Doll Blimey! [Jumps into Gaskell's arms]
China Doll Okay, toots. I know you ain't got much time to fool around with passengers.
It's your own fault. You wanted to be one.
China Doll Except, maybe, that English dame?
You're becoming very observant.
China Doll I saw her when she came aboard. She looked like she was smellin' a dead fish or somethin'.
If I'd had a more definite tie, I might have behaved a bit more decently.
China Doll Say, if you ain't decent, boyfriend, you'll do until somethin' decent comes along.
Out here maybe. But, anywhere else in the world, we'd both be a little bit soiled.
China Doll Isabel? Isabel McCarthy?
Yes 'em.
China Doll Would you say that I look like a lady.
No, sir, Miss Dolly. I been with you all too long to insult you that way.
You shore is got the right instincts, no matter what they all say.
China Doll What do they say?
Oh, its just the minor talk. They say you's got yourself so hooked on to that Captain Gaskell, that he's shakin' himself like a wet hound dog and can't get you loose, no how. Yes, Miss, they do, like a wet hound dog.
China Doll Where is the big guy?
You mean the Captain, Miss? He went, eh, that is maybe he's escorting Mrs. Barclay,
China Doll Well, why doesn't she put a ring in his nose so she can lead him around easier?
China Doll How's it, toots? Well, come on and play dumb it you want. I just came in to tell you, I'm not gonna come around and pester you anymore. Look, I'm takin' all my cigarettes. You know, its moonlight outside. Gee, it's pretty. Ain't it funny we always fight when its moonlight and make up when its rainin'? Its about time for the rainy season, ain't it, toots? Aw, come on out of the trenches. I'm not gonna throw any bombs. I'm harmless.
Yes, of course, you're as harmless as a revolutionary.
China Doll Well, anyway, it won't be so lonely while Jamesy is aboard.
I hate to hear you talk like that Dolly.
China Doll Well, a gal's got to do the best she can with what's around.
You owe yourself more than that.
China Doll The trouble is boyfriend, there ain't any male Mrs. Barclays. So charming. So refined.
Well, the real trouble is, there aren't enough female Mrs. Barclays.
Now, lets quit good friends instead of like a couple of cab drivers after a drunken brawl.
China Doll Yeah, I guess that's the way it ought to be done. But, I ain't been brought up to do the right thing, like that English dame. All I can say is what's down inside of me. And I don't care how long you been carryin' the torch for her - you can't quit me any more than I can quit you! And you can kiss a stack of cookbooks on that!
