I want a film that begins with an earthquake and works up to a climax.
4
Our comedies are not to be laughed at.
5
I can answer you in two words, “Im possible.”
4
[ Of his film The Best Years of Our Lives before its opening, 1946 :] I don’t care if it doesn’t make a nickel, I just want every man, woman, and child in America to see it.
5
[ When urged to write his autobiography :] Oh no. I can’t do that—not until long after I’m dead.
4
I’ll give you a definite maybe.
4
[ Of films with “messages” :] Messages are for Western Union.
4
You've got to take the bitter with the sour.
4
I never put on a pair of shoes until I've worn them at least five years.
