A scene from Destry Rides Again 1939
Kent

Mr. Destry, before we start drinking, I think you and me oughta come to an understanding.

Destry

Well, I'm all for folks understandin' each other. That's a mighty fine idea, Mr. Kent.

Kent

I'm glad you agree with me. So I'll start by telling you that I have a very peculiar hobby.

Destry

So have I. Mine's carvin' napkin rings. What's yours?

Kent

Mine's collectin' deputy sheriff's guns. [The saloon empties out] Whenever I meet a new deputy, I always ask him for his gun. And I ask 'em real nice.

Destry

Well, I'm sorry Mr. Kent, I'm afraid this here's one gun your collection's gonna be minus.

Kent

You mean I'm gonna have to take it?

Destry

If you can. Now hold on, hold on. Don't get excited here. I was just tryin' to tell ya that I ain't got any guns. You see, if I would have had a gun there, why, one of us might have got hurt - and it might have been me. I wouldn't like that, would I? [Kent laughs]

Bugs

Tweet, tweet. I'm a canary. Where's my cage?

Gyp

It's gettin' sunny. Where's my parasol?

Kent

Folks - seems like we got a deputy that knows what's good for him. If he don't carry a gun, he can't get into any trouble. And if anybody comes to you, you come to Uncle.

Destry

I'll remember that, Mr. Kent.

Kent

What'll you have, deputy? [They turn and face the bar]

Loupgerou

Milk?

Destry

Yeah, I think I will.

Frenchy

[hands Destry a broom and a wooden bucket full of water]

I can see now how you cleaned up Tombstone. You can start right here - and don't forget the corners.

In this scene

Kent Brian Donlevy More Kent quotes →
Bugs Warren Hymer
Gyp Allen Jenkins
Loupgerou Billy Gilbert

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