The Grass Harp
1995 · 107 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 19,773 VOTES · DIR. Charles Matthau
Overview
Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,583 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:58 When was it I first heard of the grass harp?
00:08:07 See you don't make a mess of it.
00:12:22 Dollyheart. Dollyheart. Them boards too old.
00:15:58 and not once have you invited me or Elizabeth...
00:19:16 An orphan like me, he answered to no one.
00:22:55 of his modesty to set themselves above him.
00:26:37 banana pudding, two kinds of cake...
00:30:57 I have the brains on my plate.
00:34:50 and to Collin...
00:40:06 But I got hens laying today, Verena.
00:43:19 Why don't you just come on down and go home with us?
00:46:37 Riley Henderson...
00:49:40 Then the rain.
00:54:34 That morning, our world, too, changed forever.
00:58:03 Your soul was dirty, but it cleans up fine
01:01:03 with the sheriff out looking for him.
01:05:13 It's for you to decide.
01:09:04 to expect company for dinner.
01:12:47 Help your mama and Miss Dolly get up this tree.
01:18:08 of what you might have to say.
01:22:08 Your pink rooms, your kitchen...
01:26:44 Who gonna carry all that stuff?
01:32:21 Dolly?
01:38:46 Good luck.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,583
Dialogue density14.8 lines / min
First line00:00:58
Final line01:38:46
Production Record
DirectorCharles Matthau
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes19,773