The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) Poster

Hugh Fraser: Mr. Talmann, Mrs. Herbert's son-in-law

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  • [to his nephew Augustus] 

    Mr. Talmann : Chasing sheep is a tiresome habit best left to shepherds.

  • Mr. Talmann : The gardens of England are becoming veritable jungles, such exotics are grossly unsuitable. If the Garden of Eden was planned for England, God would have seen to it.

    Mr. Neville : The Garden of Eden, Mr. Talmann, was originally intended for Ireland. For it was there, after all, that St. Patrick eradicated the snake.

    Mr. Talmann : The only useful eradication that ever happened in Ireland, Mr. Neville, was peformed by William of Orange four years ago on my birthday!

    Mr. Neville : And happy birthday to you, Mr. Talmann. And if you are not too old to receive presents, perhaps the gardener and I can find a snake for your Orangerie!

    Mr. Talmann : ...What?

  • Mr. Talmann : He eats like a vagrant and dresses like a barber!

  • [pretending to accuse Mr. Neville of murder] 

    Mr. Talmann : More than a witness, Mr. Neville - an accessory to misadventure.

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