“Why is the only woman you've cared about a world class criminal? Are you a masochist?”

Jude Law - Dr. Watson

“- Frances Stevens: He's a thief.
- Mrs. Jessie Stevens: And what did he steal from you?
- Frances Stevens: Oh, mother!
- Mrs. Jessie Stevens: Since when is love a crime?”
Grace Kelly - Frances Stevens
Jessie Royce Landis - Mrs. Jessie Stevens

“Be flippant about your own crimes if you want to, but don't be flippant about mine!”
James Stephenson - Howard Joyce

“- Lord Peter Wimsey: What seems to be the trouble?
- Inspector Kirk: We're reconstructing the crime.”
Robert Montgomery - Lord Peter Wimsey
Leslie Banks - Inspector Kirk

“- Chief Painter: What are you doing here?
- Michael Shayne: Ask me later. I haven't thought of an answer yet.”

Donald MacBride - Chief Painter
Lloyd Nolan - Michael Shayne