Count Alfred Renard Quotes in The Love Parade (1929)

Count Alfred Renard: I can't see how anybody could be so anxious to leave this beautiful Paris.

Jacques: But, Monsieur, I am a Frenchman. And to be a Frenchman in Paris is nothing; because everyone in Paris is a Frenchman.

Count Alfred Renard: You'll never miss me when I'm gone. Paris. But, I know that I'll miss you.

[SInging]

Count Alfred Renard: You took a lot of pains in teaching me. Why must we say - adieu? I've seen your madness and some of your wild tales, down where the Seine flows and where the champagne flows. You taught me all that a kiss could be. Paris, your judgment was good enough for me. With you each night meant the thrill of excitement. Mon amour and ladies that love to raise Hades. If I've been happy, then you're to blame. Oh, Paris, please - stay the same.

Queen Louise: Count. Count Alfred, I understand you've been seriously involved in a disgraceful affair with a woman.

Count Alfred Renard: No, Your Majesty - with several.

Queen Louise: Aren't you ashamed of yourself.

Count Alfred Renard: [Shaking his head no] Yes, Your Majesty.

Queen Louise: I shall have to punish you very severely.

Count Alfred Renard: Yes, Your Majesty.

Queen Louise: Otherwise, you'll - start all over again.

Count Alfred Renard: [Excited] Yes!

Queen Louise: [singing] Will you do as I advise?

Count Alfred Renard: Madame, you will be surprised.

Queen Louise: You mean?

Count Alfred Renard: Anything to please the Queen!

Queen Louise: [singing] Understand me, you'll keep watch all day for me?

Count Alfred Renard: A good night watchman, I will be. I've learned that duty in Paris. You leave it to me.

Queen Louise: You better wait and see. We shall find how good you are.

Count Alfred Renard: I've had no complaints so far.

Queen Louise: You mean?

Count Alfred Renard: Anything to please the Queen!

Queen Louise: All this - the first time you meet?

Count Alfred Renard: Yes.

Queen Louise: Oh, oh, but, if it's like this at first, what can be left for later?

Count Alfred Renard: Plenty. If she appeals to you and if you find out that you love her, oh, there's plenty left. If she will like.

Queen Louise: Like!

Count Alfred Renard: If she will like.

Count Alfred Renard: [singing] You are my ideal!

Queen Louise, Count Alfred Renard: My Love Parade!

Count Alfred Renard: Oh, I'm sick of being treated as if I were a sort of - plaything.

Count Alfred Renard: But, how am I going to punish you? And you must be punished!

Queen Louise: Yes.

Count Alfred Renard: And severely!

Queen Louise: Yes!