“I suppose that I should thank you on behalf of the company - and I...” – Terry Randall, Stage Door ... Movie Quotes Database

I suppose that I should thank you on behalf of the company - and I know that I'm grateful to you for your applause. But I must tell you that I don't deserve it. I'm not responsible for what happened on this stage tonight. The person you should be applauding died a few hours ago. A young and brilliant actress who could no longer find a spot in the theater, and it was for her more than for anyone else that I was able to go on. And I hope that wherever she is, she knows and understands and forgives.

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Powell Now, whether you were acting in my office or no, you did show fire and emotion and that's what I need in this part. Terry But I'm not an emotional person. Powell You will be when I get through with you. I'll mold you into one. Terry I don't want to be molded. I believe in acting with my brain. Catherine It's only after we have suffered we can make the audience feel with us. Terry Does someone have to die to create an actress? Is that what the theatre demands? Catherine It takes more than greasepaint and footlights to make an actress. It takes heartbreak as well. Terry Randall You may as well go to perdition in ermine. You're sure to come back in rags.