Le Manège du ménage (1961)

Julie Newmar: Katrin Sveg

Quotes 

• Content Delville : In this neck of the woods, one does not hunt or trap without the proper licence. You see? Paul Delville - off limits! Fini!

  Katrin Sveg : Am I to understand that you forbid me to borrow your husband?

  Content Delville : Borrow, beg or steal.

  Katrin Sveg : I appreciate your interest in the matter but is it really up to you?

  Content Delville : Up to me?

  Katrin Sveg : I don't mind discussing it with you, if it makes you feel better. However, I do think we ought to respect Mr Delville is the heart of the matter. He's mature, he's a free citizen of the United States, and fully capable of making his own decisions. I outlined my plan to him and I must say he has reacted most favourably thus far.

  Content Delville : Oh, he has?

  Katrin Sveg : Until I hear from him that he is off-limits, I intend to proceed as scheduled.

  Content Delville : Oh, you do?

  Katrin Sveg : Mrs Delville, for your own sake I ask you to think carefully. I'm younger, prettier, stronger, bigger and more intelligent than you. Don't fight it.

• Katrin Sveg : I want you to be the father of my baby. My heart is beating.

  [presses her solar plexus] 

  Paul Delville : Mine has stopped.

  Katrin Sveg : I hope you're not angry?

  Paul Delville : Angry? Why should I be angry?

  Katrin Sveg : I hope you would understand. It's so important.

  Paul Delville : Would you do something for me? Would you please call my wife?

• Katrin Sveg : Is so happens that I'm in my early twenties, and you as an anthropologist with your knowledge of anatomical structure, you know that my physique is primed in readiness.

  Paul Delville : I would know that if I were a street-cleaner.

• Paul Delville : You actually believe you're irresistible...

  Katrin Sveg : You actually believe I'm not?

• Katrin Sveg : Please gentlemen, go on with your game. I adore water sports.

  Crew Cut - Party Guest : Sure you won't join us?