Prison Governor Quotes in Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)

The Hangman: Even my lamented master, the great Mr. Benny himself, never had the privilege of hanging a duke. What a finale to a lifetime in the public service!

Prison Governor: Finale?

The Hangman: Yes, I intend to retire. After using the silken rope... never again be content with hemp.

Prison Governor: If I may venture to say so, I am amazed at your calmness.

Louis Mazzini: Dr. Johnson was, as always, right when he observed, "Depend upon it, sir, when a man knows he's going to be hanged in a few hours, it concentrates his mind wonderfully."

Prison Governor: I've sensed the spark of idealism in you and I can move mountains, you know that, hmm. Oh, for a man like you, Travis. Michael, for a boy like you, you're still young! Everything is possible. The world is your oyster. I can see you stripped, building motorways. You have eyes like Steve McQueen. Did anyone ever tell you that?