To Please a Lady

1950 · 91 MIN · IMDB 6.2 · 1,201 VOTES · DIR. Clarence Brown

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Overview

Mike Brannon is a former war hero turned midget car racer. His ruthless racing tactics have made him successful but the fans consider him a villain and boo him mercilessly. Independent, beautiful reporter Regina Forbes tries to interview him but is put off by his gruff chauvinism, and when Brannon's daredevil tactics cause the death of a fellow driver, he finds himself a pariah in the sport thanks to her articles. When she finds him earning money as a barnstorming daredevil driver hoping for a comeback, they begin to become mutually attracted.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,351 lines

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00:01:06 It's the most exciting and the most dangerous sport in the world.
00:04:13 The war taught him a lot. Tank driver in the Marine Corps.
00:07:24 You mean, somebody's got to lose, but it isn't going to be you.
00:10:33 He's out of it. He's a driver, Brannan.
00:13:23 I don't know where they get all the power.
00:17:23 Her whole column's about you and the crackup.
00:21:49 When I meet up with her again, she'll know about it.
00:24:55 It's useless to talk to you.
00:28:32 Watch him now. Watch him.
00:32:32 - Has she? - Where have you been?
00:37:11 - Most of the cars are running on it. - Well, I'm not.
00:41:13 Nope, there's Bob Sweiker coming up in number 14.
00:44:08 That fast-moving pit crew of his changed two plugs, both rear wheels...
00:47:03 They're coming through the west turn now and heading for home.
00:52:14 You look better each time.
00:56:14 Yes, Gregg?
01:01:03 ... for high speed on a wet track is dangerous and forbidden.
01:04:24 I'd like to speak to Mike Brannan at the Indianapolis Speedway.
01:08:22 I'd light your cigarette, you said.
01:11:41 There must be something inside you that makes you the way you are.
01:16:29 Here, Mike.
01:20:37 They've locked wheels.
01:24:05 They've changed those front wheels that take the beating.
01:28:28 They're sliding, blocking the track.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,351
Dialogue density14.8 lines / min
First line00:01:06
Final line01:28:28

Production Record

DirectorClarence Brown
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,201