Leon Ames: 18 Movie Quotes with Audio

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1 I lost the case. -Oh, I'm so sorry. You were so sure you'd win it. -I overlooked one thing: that judge is an old thief.

Mary Astor as Mrs. Anna Smith; Leon Ames as Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

2 I expect she won't live through the night. She has four fatal diseases. -And it only takes one.

Margaret O’Brien as Tootie Smith; Leon Ames as Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

3 The trouble with you people is, you don't appreciate it because it's right here under your noses. The grass is always greener in somebody else's yard.

As Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

4 Money. I hate, loathe, despise and abominate money. -You also spend it.

Lucille Bremer as Rose Smith; Leon Ames as Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

5 And what about me and my life? -You can take that with you.

Leon Ames as Mr. Alonzo Smith; Judy Garland as Esther Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

6 Well, Papa, if losing a case depresses you so, why don't you quit practicing law and go into another line of business? -That's a good idea. Beginning tomorrow, I intend to play at first base for the Baltimore Orioles.

Judy Garland as Esther Smith; Leon Ames as Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

7 Katie, I'm sorry I couldn't eat an hour early. -Don't blame me if the corned beef's an hour tougher.

Marjorie Main as Katie; Leon Ames as Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

8 Anybody want dessert? -Desert? What happened to dinner? -I didn't think anyone could eat meat on a hot day like this.

Marjorie Main as Katie; Leon Ames as Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

9 And I have every intention of eating an enormous dinner!

As Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

10 I think Katie's getting a little old. Her mental processes baffle me.

As Mr. Alonzo Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)