Petersen Quotes in Beat the Devil (1953)

Petersen: You mean Mrs. Chelm is an unqualified liar?

Billy Dannreuther: Well, let's say she uses her imagination rather than her memory.

Ahmed: Our country is in a state of unrest.

Petersen: Oh, I am sorry!

Petersen: A good laugh does more for the stomach muscles than five minutes' sitting-up exercises.

Petersen: Of course, this is not an official offer, but I wanted you to be aware that you are high on my list of possible captains.

Brandi Boski: Thank you, Mrs. Petersen. I'll really try to do my best.

Petersen: I know you will. Then I can count on you coming in tomorrow?

Brandi Boski: [surprised] Uh, Saturday?

Petersen: I know what day it is, Brandi.

Brandi Boski: Yes, of course, I know you do; but, but I came in last Saturday.

Petersen: Oh. I see.

[She starts to turn away]

Brandi Boski: But no, no, no, no, it's - I can come in, it's fine. It's no problem.