Chester Kent Quotes in Footlight Parade (1933)

Chester Kent: Hello, Vivian. This is Miss Rich. My secretary, Miss Prescott.

Nan Prescott: I know Miss Bi... Rich, if you remember.

Chester Kent: Listen, Nan, send a new boy and girl on right away, and make sure they're not in love with each other.

Nan Prescott: Right.

Chester Kent: Uh, get a couple already married.

Charlie Bowers: Is there, is there anything I can do?

Chester Kent: Yeah. See that window over there?

Charlie Bowers: Yeah.

Chester Kent: Take a running jump and I think you can make it.

Chester Kent: [to Vivian Rich] I'd rather you sue me than marry me.

Chester Kent: Where's Thompson?

Bea: Out for a few minutes.

Chester Kent: He'll be out for life if he doesn't stick closer to business.

Vivian Rich: Chester, it's like being in jail.

Chester Kent: Sorry, dear, better get used to it.

Nan Prescott: She is used to it.

Nan Prescott: I've got an idea.

Chester Kent: Keep it to yourself or the wife'll cash in on it.

Nan Prescott: And when I get an idea I do something about it.

Chester Kent: Most dames do.

Chester Kent: Sometimes I get the feeling you don't like anybody.

Nan Prescott: If you only knew.

Chester Kent: Aw, talking pictures, it's just a fad.

Chester Kent: Well, I sure know how to pick 'em.

Nan Prescott: You said it, Papa.

Chester Kent: Maybe you should help me next time, huh?

Nan Prescott: What do you think I've been trying to do?

Chester Kent: Sadness is just happiness turned on its ass.

Chester Kent: Idealism and business rarely mix.

Chester Kent: Why bother with shame at all is my philosophy.

Lady Port-Huntley: Go to Hell, Chester!

Chester Kent: In due time. First I'm going to have my victory cigar.

Chester Kent: I just rented a warehouse. I got people lined up to build sets, make costumes. I got musicians, arrangers. But I gotta put out first, or they'll shut me down.

Narcissa: Maybe you should keep it simple.

Chester Kent: America goes simple? That's a hot one. No, it's gotta be vulgar and obvious, full of gimmicks. You know, sadness, but with sass and pizzazz.

Chester Kent: You haven't been married to this gentleman, have you? Or had a child with him? That wouldn't have slipped your mind, I trust.

Narcissa: I would hate to be so careless with loved ones.