“What about you, James? You ever think you might like to own a slave?” – Charlie Anderson, Shenandoah ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Shenandoah 1965

Charlie Anderson

What about you, James? You ever think you might like to own a slave?

James Anderson

Well, I guess I never thought about it, Pa.

Charlie Anderson

Well, think about it! Think about it! If you had money would you go out and buy a slave?

James Anderson

No sir, I wouldn't.

Charlie Anderson

Why not?

James Anderson

Well, if I can't do my own work with my own hands it'd never get done.

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