Grandma Steinmetz Of course I have to humor Herbie. He used to be a famous racing car, but his driver went off to Europe to drive foreign cars, so he's a little sensitive. You can understand that.
Played by Helen Hayes 
Herbie Rides Again (1974) · 31 quotes
Herbie Rides Again (1974) · 31 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in Herbie Rides Again (1974): in 8 of its 31 quotes
Most scenes with: Nicole Harris (3), Willoughby Whitfield (3)
Scenes with Grandma Steinmetz
8 scenes Grandma Steinmetz 
We understand your position, Mrs. Steinmetz. That's why Mr. Hawk has authorized...
Grandma Steinmetz Don't tell me you're from Alonzo Hawk?!
Yes.
Grandma Steinmetz Oh, and you have such a nice face. Not at all like those ruffians he usually sends around!
But if you'll just look at the size of this check, Mrs. Steinmetz...
Grandma Steinmetz I don't know anything about money! My nephew, Tennessee Steinmetz usually takes care of me. He used to live here. But he had to rush off to Tibet because his guru got sick!
Grandma Steinmetz Oh Nicole, I want you to meet a gentleman from Mr. Hawk.
How do you do?
<She punches him in the face. The orchestrion plays another selection.>
Grandma Steinmetz Oh, Mr. Whitfield! Such a nice young man!
So they're bothering us again, are they?
Grandma Steinmetz Oh! Darling, you've hurt your hand!
On the contrary, it feels marvelous!
<She kisses her hand.>
[on phone]
Well, thanks anyway for trying, Millie. Bye. [She hangs up.] Millie's one of the stewardresses who works for Hawk's airlines; she can't figure out his address either.
Willoughby
May I say something?
No! I'm still mad at you for not taking care of Grandma!
Grandma Steinmetz If we can't figure out where he lives, my idea won't work.
Well, we'll just have to think of something else.
Willoughy
I am going to say something! I've sent Uncle Alonzo a Christmas card every year since I was 7 years old. [He pulls out a card with the correct address on it.] And here's his address!
Willoughby! Oh, you're wonderful! [She gives him a hug and kiss.]
Loostgarten Loostgarten speaking.
Loostgarten Right, Mr. Hawk.
Loostgarten, there's been a slight change in plan. I don't want you to knock down the firehouse tonight. Instead I want you to knock down 343 Oleander Heights. You got that, 343 Oleander Heights?
Loostgarten Right.
WRITE IT DOWN! [Loostgarten starts scribbling the address down on a notepad.] I don't want you to be blackballed in the wrecking ball business. If you know what I mean.
Grandma Steinmetz [He laughs and hangs up.]
Oh, you're wonderful!
Don't worry, Uncle! Everything's under control.
That's just dandy! [Tosses an ashtray towards Willoughby but accidentally hits Herbie instead, who immediately starts revving up]
Grandma Steinmetz Now you've done it, Mr. Hawk! You've made Herbie very angry!
Are you all right, Grandma?
Grandma Steinmetz Of course. I just met the most interesting man!
Judson Make your play, Hawk! We're standing pat!
Grandma Steinmetz I think Captain Steinmetz would have liked you, Mr. Judson. You're his kind of man!
Judson Thank you, ma'am.
