Tied for 5th most-quoted character in The Night of the Hunter (1955): in 4 of its 44 quotes
Most scenes with: 'Preacher' Harry Powell (2)
Scenes with John
4 scenes
First, swear you'll take care of little Pearl, guard her with your life, boy. Then, swear you won't never tell where the money's hid, not even your Mom.
John Yes, Dad.
John Not even her?
You got common sense. She ain't. When you grow up, that money will belong to you. Now, stand up straight, look me in the eye. Raise your right hand, now swear. 'I'll guard Pearl with my life,'...'And I won't never tell about the money.'...You Pearl, you swear too. [Pearl nods]
Good evening, John. Your mother and I are getting married tomorrow in Sisterville. She wants me to be a daddy to you and your sister.
John You ain't my dad, you'll never be my dad.
When we get back, we're all going to be friends and share our fortunes together, John.
John [shouting]
You think you can make me tell, but I won't, I won't, I won't! [slaps a hand over his mouth]
Tell me what, boy?...We aren't keeping secrets from each other, are we, little lad?...Well, it don't matter. We've got a long time together, boy.
John [after hitting Powell on the head with a hairbrush]
Pearl, you swore you wouldn't tell. You swore, you swore, you swore!
You hit Daddy with a hairbrush.
Now you see, we just can't have anything to do with John. You and me will go on down to the parlor, girl.
John He ain't my Dad!
No, and he ain't no Preacher, neither.
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