The Entertainer
1960 · 96 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 3,897 VOTES · DIR. Tony Richardson
Overview
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,308 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:05 (man) Why should I care?
00:04:57 - Finished? - Yes, miss.
00:09:23 - If we married it might change your mind. - What if I didn't?
00:13:09 That I started to say good night
00:17:39 He won't come to the pictures with me. He likes to listen to a play on the wireless.
00:21:12 - Say something to her, Jean. - Why don't you?
00:26:11 Still, he could always twist me round his little finger.
00:29:43 - Why does he go on with it? - Who, Dad?
00:34:02 Still, I suppose it's different with men. More important to them.
00:38:05 Doreen Maine and thousands of pounds' worth of costumes.
00:42:08 Say you love me, Archie.
00:45:32 - Of course. What about? - It's about Dad.
00:49:11 They make no fuss
00:53:17 Have you any idea how often she's told me about those kids and that hall?
00:57:07 - You sing it, Phoebe. - No, I can't sing.
01:00:54 I didn't know.
01:05:26 - Could I have your autograph? - Shh!
01:09:15 - Just give me a chance. - You had your chance, mate. And ours.
01:13:15 You're a long time dead...
01:16:43 Unfortunately he did not realise that in the meantime I had signed a few cheques.
01:21:20 Do you think you're going to do it?
01:26:36 - Who are we seeing? Rubens? - No, Klein.
01:30:52 He's on his way down now.
01:35:28 Why shouldn't I
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,308
Dialogue density13.6 lines / min
First line00:01:05
Final line01:35:28
Production Record
DirectorTony Richardson
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,897