William Powell

William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 - March 5, 1984) was an American actor, noted for his sophisticated, cynical roles.

Quotes

The Thin Man, 1934

:William Powell: How'd you like Grant's tomb?

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

:Myrna Loy: It's lovely. I'm having a copy made for you.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

After The Thin Man, 1936

:William Powell: Come on. Let's get something to eat. I'm thirsty.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Life with Father, 1947

:William Powell: I don't go to church to be preached at as though I were some lost sheep.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

:Irene Dunne: Clare you don't seem to understand what the church is for.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

:William Powell: Vinnie, if there's one place the church should leave alone, it's a man's soul!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

My Man Godfrey, 1936

:William Powell: These flowers just came for you, miss. Where shall I put them?

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

:Carole Lombard: What difference does it make where one puts flowers when one's heart is breaking?

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

:William Powell: Yes, miss. Shall I put them on the piano?

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~