Marshall Valient Quotes in General Spanky (1936)

Marshall Valient: [Marshall Valiant swears in in two new Confederate members] Do you solemnly swear Allegiance to the Confederate States of America, and do you promise honor, uphold and defend their rights?

[both say "I do!", in unison]

[after being told of his brothers losing their money, gambling, he & Spanky go to the room. Marshal investigates & Simmons offers a game, of one hand to win back the lost money. Spanky caught him trying to cheat]

Marshall Valient: I might have beginners luck.

Marshall Valient: What you mean is, if your friends go to war, you gotta go with 'em or else you won't have any friends. Is that it?

Spanky Leonard: Well, that's what it looks like to me.

Marshall Valient: Say, you know, Spanky, I hate to admit it, but, I think you're right. Things shouldn't be that way and there's no sense in rushing into trouble, but, you're absolutely right.

Spanky Leonard: If you have any more troubles, Mr. Marsh, you come to me. I'll help you out 'em.

Marshall Valient: [Sees Buckwheat hiding under the table] By the way, Spanky, weren't you asking me if I could use another slave?

Spanky Leonard: Yes 'em, Mr. Marsh.

Marshall Valient: Well, who is he?

Spanky Leonard: A friend of mine.

Marshall Valient: Is he big and strong?

Spanky Leonard: Not so big. But, pretty strong.

Marshall Valient: Could he shoe a horse?

Spanky Leonard: No. But he could shoe a pony.

Marshall Valient: How long do you think it would take you to get him here?

Buckwheat: [pops out from under the table] Here I is!

Marshall Valient: Well, that didn't take very long.

Spanky Leonard: He's pretty fast!

Spanky Leonard: I sure wish I could go with ya. I could shine your shoes and help carry your gun.

Marshall Valient: Now, you haven't forgotten what I told you, have you?

Spanky Leonard: Help... take care of the plantation, protect the women and children, especially Miss Louella. You sure like her a lot, don't you?

Marshall Valient: I sure do.

Spanky Leonard: But, what else am I supposed to do? Oh, yes! Make Buckwheat take his bath.

Marshall Valient: Is that all?

Spanky Leonard: And take mine too.