[Wells bribes a clerk to let him on the train] [to Saxton]
It's called "squeeze" in China. The Americans call it "know-how".
Professor Alexander Saxton And in Britain, we call it bribery and corruption.
2nd most-quoted character in Horror Express (1972): in 4 of its 8 quotes
Most scenes with: Dr. Wells (2)
The following report to the Royal Geological Society by the undersigned, Alexander Saxton, is a true and faithful account of events that befell the Society's expedition in Manchuria. As the leader of the expedition, I must accept responsibility for its ending in disaster, but I leave to the judgement of the honorable members of the Society the decision as to where the blame for the catastrophe lies.
Scenes with Professor Alexander Saxton
3 scenes Professor Alexander Saxton What are you going to astound the scientific world with this time?
Professor Alexander Saxton You'll read about it in the Society's annual report. A remarkable fossil.
Fossil? But you've got something live in there, I heard it.
Professor Alexander Saxton You're mistaken!
You won't need to feed it then.
Professor Alexander Saxton The occupant hasn't eaten in two million years.
That's one way to economize on food bills.
Countess Irina
Oh, yes, England. Queen Victoria, crumpets, Shakespeare.
Professor Alexander Saxton I admire Poland, madam. I believe there is a bond between our two countries.
Countess Irina
My husband, the Count Petrovski, says that in the fifteenth century your King Henry betrayed us to the Russians. Hmm?
Professor Alexander Saxton I hope that you and your husband, madam, will accept my profoundest apologies.
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