Ben Harper The rock in the smokehouse, no, the bricks in the grape arbor, no, no, they'll dig for it. Sure. That's the place.
Played by Peter Graves 
The Night of the Hunter (1955) · 44 quotes
The Night of the Hunter (1955) · 44 quotes
Tied for 5th most-quoted character in The Night of the Hunter (1955): in 4 of its 44 quotes
A line from Ben Harper [to Powell]I got tired of seein' children roamin' the woodlands without food. Children roamin' the highways in this here Depression. Children sleepin' in old abandoned car bodies and junk heaps. And I promised myself I'd never see the day when my young-uns would want.
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2 scenes Ben 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.
Yes, Dad.
Ben Do you understand?
Not even her?
Ben 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]
Ben What religion do you profess, Preacher?
The religion the Almighty and me worked out betwixt us.
Ben I'll bet.
Salvation is a last minute business, boy...If you's to let that money serve the Lord's purpose, He might feel kindly turned towards ya...Now don't you think the Lord might change his mind if you was to... [Ben falls asleep]
