Mr. Hennessey Quotes in Roman Holiday (1953)

Mr. Hennessey: In view of the fact that our Highness was taken violently ill at three o'clock this morning, put to bed with a high fever, and has ordered all her appointments for the day cancelled in toto...

Joe Bradley: That's certainly pretty hard to swallow.

Mr. Hennessey: In view of the fact that you just left her, of course.

Joe Bradley: How much would a real interview with this dame be worth?

Mr. Hennessey: Are you referring to Her Highness?

Joe Bradley: I'm not referring to Annie Oakley, Dorothy Lamour, or Madame... How much?

Mr. Hennessey: What do you care? You've got about as much chance...

Joe Bradley: I know, but if I did? How much would it be worth?

Mr. Hennessey: Oh, just a plain talk on world issues, it would probably be worth two hundred and fifty. Her views on clothes, of course, would be worth a lot more, maybe a thousand... dollars.

Joe Bradley: I'm talking about her views on everything!... The private and secret longings of a Princess. Her innermost thoughts as revealed to your own correspondent in a private, personal, exclusive interview.

[His boss' mouth drops, awe-struck by the thought]

Joe Bradley: Can't use it, huh? I didn't think you'd like it.

Mr. Hennessey: Come here! Love angle too, I suppose.

Joe Bradley: Practically all love angle.

Mr. Hennessey: With pictures.

Joe Bradley: Could be. How much?

Mr. Hennessey: That particular story will be worth five grand to any news service...

Joe Bradley: ...You said five grand? I want you to shake on that.

Mr. Hennessey: Like that man told you in the movies last night, beware of the midgets. They're taking over the world.

[after whipping Delia Darrow in a fight and stuffing her into a piano]

Mr. Hennessey: [panting] She was one tough old mama!