Curtiz (2018)

Scott Alexander Young: Hal B. Wallis

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Quotes 

• Jack L. Warner : At this rate we're gonna be making Baby Ruth radio spots for KFWB. Self-preservation, Hal.

  Hal B. Wallis : The Epsteins have a great idea.

  Jack L. Warner : I don't want it great, I want it Tuesday!

• Hal B. Wallis : This is a picture about hope, Mike. You out of anyone should feel this way.

  Michael Curtiz : You almost sound like you almost believe that crap.

• Hal B. Wallis : [accusingly about the making of Casa Blanca]  How do you think your audience will feel about characters like Victor Laszlo?

  Casting Assistant : What's wrong with Victor?

  Hal B. Wallis : A political refugee .. you saw the newsreel. We can't afford to let our guard down.

  Casting Assistant : Victor Lazlow is real. He has integrity, and he has flaws, just like we all do.

  Hal B. Wallis : Americans don't have flaws, Mr. Wallis. Not it war time. And then there's this French officer who sleeps with a married woman? To escape the war. Renault is a complicated character.

  S.Z. Sakall : Uncomplicate him!

  Hal B. Wallis : French are our allies, Mr. Wallis. Which means this "Renoir", or whatever his name is, needs different choices. Better choices.

  Casting Assistant : The last time I checked, Jack, we weren't in the business of propaganda. This is a movie about hope. About complex people, trying to survive in trying times.

  Hal B. Wallis : This film needs to be the collective embodiment of our nation's character. Much more the vision of just one man.

  [sitting down] 

  Hal B. Wallis : I'm told you have a personal relationship with Mr. Curtiz...