(1879-1974) Filmmaker
A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.
Color television! Bah, I won’t believe it until I see it in black and white.
I hate a man who always says “yes” to me. When I say “no,” I like a man who also says “no.”
I’m willing to admit that I may not always be right, but I am never wrong.
Spare no expense to make everything as economical as possible.
We’re overpaying him, but he’s worth it.
The reason so many people turned up at his funeral is that they wanted to make sure he was dead.
Gentlemen, include me out.
Let’s bring it up to date with some snappy nineteenth century dialogue.
I’ll give you a definite maybe.
If Roosevelt were alive, he’d turn over in his grave.
If I could drop dead right now, I’d be the happiest man alive.
Give me a couple of years and I’ll make that actress an overnight success.
I never put on a pair of shoes until I’ve worn them five years.
A bachelor’s life is no life for a single man.
You are going to call him Sam? What kind of a name is that? Every Tom, Dick, Harry is called Sam.
Go see that turkey for yourself, and see for yourself why you shouldn’t see it.
Never make forecasts, especially about the future.
Modern dancing is so old fashioned.