Mildred Pierce (1945) · 19 quotes
Tied for 5th most-quoted character in Mildred Pierce (1945): in 3 of its 19 quotes
Most scenes with: Mildred (2)
You can go now. We'll call you when we want you. You know, Mrs. Beragon, there are times when I regret being a policeman.
I went to the house. Monte was alone. And I killed him.
Peterson You're lying, Mrs. Beragon. We know you weren't alone in the house with him. We have proof of that - and various other things...You see, Mrs. Beragon, we've had a slant on you from the beginning. You were the key and we had to put the pressure on you. Well, the key turned, the door opened, and there was the murderer.
I went to the house. Monte was alone. And I killed him.
Peterson You're lying, Mrs. Beragon. We know you weren't alone in the house with him. We have proof of that and various other things. [picks up the telephone] Okay, now. Yes. [hangs up and turns to Mildred] You see, Mrs. Beragon, we've had a slant on you from the beginning. You were the key and we had to put the pressure on you. Well, the key turned, the door opened, and there was the murderer.
ND Detective We picked her up at the airport. They grabbed her off a plane headed for Arizona. She didn't like it much.
I don't understand.
Peterson You will. We know all about it. Your mother told us everything. Why did you kill him?
You promised not to tell. You promised. You said you'd help me get away!
Veda, don't say anything more!
Peterson Too late, Mrs. Beragon. That's all we needed.
