2nd most-quoted character in House of Usher (1960): in 9 of its 13 quotes
Most scenes with: Roderick Usher (7)
Scenes with Philip Winthrop
9 scenes
Madeline and I are like figures of fine glass. The slightest touch and we may shatter. Both of us suffer from a morbid acuteness of the senses. Mine is the worst for having existed the longer, but both of us are afflicted with it. Any sort of food more exotic then the most pallid mash is unendurable to my taste buds. Any sort of garment other then the softest, is agony to my flesh. My eyes are tormented by all but the faintest illumination. Odors assail me constantly, and as I've said, sounds of any degree whatsoever inspire me with terror.
Philip Winthrop That's why your servant asked me to remove my boots?
Yes... and even so I could hear you coming: every footstep, every rustle of your clothes. I could hear your horse approaching, hear the clatter of his hooves across the courtyard, your knock - the grating of the door bolt was like a sword-stroke to my ears... [lowers his voice to a whisper] I can hear the scratch of rat claws within the stone wall!
Philip Winthrop [as the house starts to rumble]
Don't you think that crack in the wall should be repaired?
For future generations of Ushers?
Philip Winthrop For Madeline's safety.
Philip Winthrop While I was riding here I noticed a singular lack of vegetation, is there something wrong with the soil?
MU Madeline Usher
Roderick please!
[looking at Madeline]
As you wish.
Philip Winthrop Would you permit me to light a candle so that...?
I think you had better leave, Mr. Winthrop.
Philip Winthrop I think you need some light in this house, Mr. Usher.
Philip Winthrop How long have you been with the Ushers?
Bristol Sixty years, sir.
Philip Winthrop Sixty years?
Bristol Since I was a boy.
Philip Winthrop Why, then this house is just as much yours as it is Mr. Usher's.
Bristol And Miss Madeline, sir.
Philip Winthrop [as the house starts to rumble]
How long has that been going on?
Bristol So long I'm hardly aware of it anymore. It's just the settling of the house.
Philip Winthrop That settling could cause this entire structure to collapse. That doesn't worry you?
Bristol Oh no, sir. If the house dies, I shall die with it.
Philip Winthrop You have murdered your sister, Mr. Usher, and I intend to see that you hang for it.
Arrange it quickly then. The old house crumbles.
Philip Winthrop What?
Philip Winthrop You said be done.
Philip Winthrop Is there no end to your horrors?
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