Since You Went Away (1944)
Addison Richards: Maj. Sam Atkins
Quotes
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Major Sam Atkins : Hello, Tony. I didn't know you were in town.
Lieutenant Tony Willett : Hello, Sam. It's quite a dance you fellows are putting on here. What's the matter? You look upset.
Major Sam Atkins : Just got some bad news. Good evening, Mrs. Hilton.
Anne Hilton : Good evening, Major.
Major Sam Atkins : Plane crash. Don't say anything about it now, it might spoil the fun.
Lieutenant Tony Willett : That's too bad. Where'd it happen?
Major Sam Atkins : Right outside town. Lost one of my best boys.
Anne Hilton : What was his name?
Major Sam Atkins : Mahoney. He hit some wires.
Anne Hilton : Oh, not Johnny!
Major Sam Atkins : Did you know him? Well, I hope he wasn't, uh...
Anne Hilton : But it can't be! We were talking to him here just a little while ago.
Major Sam Atkins : I'm extremely sorry, Mrs. Hilton. I had no idea that you knew him. I shouldn't have said anything.
Anne Hilton : It was just that I liked Johnny very much. I know his father.
Major Sam Atkins : A terrible thing.
Soldier at Dance : Beg pardon, sir. The car's ready for you now, sir.
Major Sam Atkins : Be right there.
Soldier at Dance : Yes, sir.
Major Sam Atkins : I've got to go and examine the wreck. Not a very pleasant job, I can tell you. Good night.
Lieutenant Tony Willett : Good night.
Anne Hilton : Oh Tony, how awful. His poor parents.
Lieutenant Tony Willett : Lucky Johnny. Come on, Anne. Let's dance.
Anne Hilton : Dance?
Lieutenant Tony Willett : Look Anne, you'll be hearing plenty of things like this. Might as well get used to them now.
