Digby Geste Quotes in Beau Geste (1939)

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Digby Geste Quotes:

  • John Geste: Well, isn't anybody going to say a word?

    Michael 'Beau' Geste: You young pup, we're both so disgusted with you we're speechless.

    John Geste: I'm no worse than either of you.

    Digby Geste: There's something in what he says.

    Michael 'Beau' Geste: I insist I'm worse than he is. He didn't steal the Blue Water.

    John Geste: Neither did you.

    Digby Geste: No. As a matter of fact, I've got it.

    Michael 'Beau' Geste: I'll be frank with you, gentlemen. I've got it. I intend to sell it for 30,000 pounds sometime in the future, and live a life of ease in Paris surrounded by whiskey, ladies, and laughter.

    Digby Geste: Well that's funny. I'm going to sell it and go to Paris, too. Only I don't' want any laughter.

    Michael 'Beau' Geste: One thing I counted on was my younger brother leading an upright life while I spent my ill-gotten gains.

    Digby Geste: Yes, I was counting on him, too.

    John Geste: If you don't mind my saying so, the great sapphire is in my possession. And as soon as I can arrange to sell it, I'm going to the South Seas, buy a plantation, and start trading in copra.

    Digby Geste: He puts us both to shame, doesn't he, Beau?

    Michael 'Beau' Geste: Let's put him to death and keep his share.

  • Digby Geste: We were identical twins, but somehow Beau was much more identical than me.

  • General Pecheur: Will you shut up?

    Digby Geste: I'm afraid I can't answer that question, sir.

  • [Facing a firing squad]

    Digby Geste: You expect me to talk when all I could preserve is my own measly, worthless life? TOO BLOODY RIGHT, I'LL TALK! I'll talk, I'll talk, just try and stop me!

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