The Princess Comes Across (1936)

William Frawley: Benton

Photos 

Quotes 

• Benton : Well boss, do I toss him to the sharks?

  King Mantell : What's the matter? Don't you like sharks?

• Cragg : Where did you spend the evening, Mr. Mantell?

  King Mantell : Right here.

  Lorel : Did you entertain a visitor?

  King Mantell : No, nobody was here.

  Lorel : You were alone?

  King Mantell : Well, practically. I was with Benton.

  Benton : Yeah, we were *both* alone.

• King Mantell : You ought to know my technique by now. First, flowers. Second, sweet music. Third, a little wine.

  Benton : Then I have to find out if there's a husband in town.

• King Mantell : I'll take care of Darcy.

  Benton : What are you gonna do? Slap the mug on the wrists and ask him for the next dance?

• King Mantell : If you really want to do something for me, fix it so I can get next to the Princess without catching pneumonia.

  Benton : Leave it to me. I can handle those dames.

• Benton : King. I just saw Darcy go into the royal suite.

  King Mantell : Yeah? Are you sure it was Darcy?

  Benton : Sure. Rats like that don't come in pairs.

• Benton : Take Terry McGovern. There was a fellow with a left hook. All he had to do was hit you in the chin and break every bone in your ankle.

• Benton : I'm saving this page for your obituary notice. I can see it now. "King Mantell Gets Himself Bumped Off for a Dame."

• Benton : I'll stick around, all right, but I ain't no Charlie Chan. When I'm picking that guy's sewing kit out of your back, don't say I didn't tell you, that's all.

• Benton : [to King Mantell who is going to be bait to catch the murderer]  I don't know why you want to trade your concertina for a harp.

• Benton : I didn't want to stay in that sissy cabin.