Speak Easily (1932)

Sidney Toler: Stage Director

Quotes 

• Professor Post : James, we've been waiting for you. Mr. Rayburn has seen our entertainment.

  Stage Director : I have seen your show; but, not your entertainment.

  Professor Post : Well, what does he mean?

  James : Oh, he's kiddin'.

  Stage Director : No, I'm not kidding. Professor, Broadway stands for a lot of baloney; but, it will never digest a piece of tripe like this!

• Stage Director : What about comedy?

  Professor Post : Well, we could take something from the Greeks.

  James : What Greek?

  Professor Post : Aristophanes is very humorous.

  James : I never caught his act. But, there's a million Greeks in New York. I'll take somethin' from 'em.

• Stage Director : Professor, Broadway stands for a lot of baloney, but it will never digest a piece of tripe like this.

• Professor Post : [to Pansy]  You shall dance, as planned.

  Stage Director : Ohhh, it's one of those things. Well, why didn't you tell me in the first place?