The Swan (1956)

Agnes Moorehead: Queen Maria Dominika

Quotes 

• Queen Maria Dominika : [to Beatrix, about Napoleon]  My dear I have a book. I shall send it to you, it's most comforting. It proves conclusively that Napoleon never existed!

• Father Carl Hyacinth : Your royal highness, you bring honor and glory to the house.

  Queen Maria Dominika : Also my pickled beets.

• Queen Maria Dominika : Silence! Boys, behave yourselves. This is not a Republic! Now, come and greet me. I am your sovereign and also your aunt once removed. You should respect them both.

• Prince Albert : Cousin Alexandra was, uh, well, uh, she was something of an icicle, and I was, um, what was I?

  Father Carl Hyacinth : A fish.

  Queen Maria Dominika : Fish?

  Prince Albert : Yes, I suppose I was.

  Father Carl Hyacinth : Mind you, one that we're all devoted to.

  Prince Albert : An icicle and a fish. Not much chance of warmth there.

• Queen Maria Dominika : My dear, I have a book. I shall send it to you. It's most comforting. It proves conclusively that Napoleon never existed.