The Unexpected Witness is based on a story written by Agatha Christie, one of cinema’s richest inspirations with dozens of works.
1- “Teeny weeny flight of steps, Sir Wilfrid, we mustn’t forget we’ve had a teeny weeny heart attack.” –Miss Plimsoll, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
2- “I hope we are not to be deprived of the learned and stimulating company of Sir Wilfrid?” –Mr. Myers, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
3- “I am constantly surprised that women’s hats do not provoke more murders.” –Sir Wilfrid, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
4- “[ getting progressively more agitated ] The question is whether you were lying then or are you lying now… or whether in fact you are a chronic and habitual LIAR!” –Sir Wilfrid, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
5- “[ in Christine’s bombed-out hovel ] It’s horrible! In a gemutlich sort of way.” Leonard Vole, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
6- Sir Wilfrid : I’d better take that thermos of cocoa with me. It helps me wash down down the pills.
Miss Plimsoll : Let me see. My learned patient is not above substituting brandy for cocoa. [ opens thermos and smells ]
Miss Plimsoll : Sniff, sniff. It is cocoa. So sorry.
Sir Wilfrid : If you were a woman, Miss Plimsoll, I would strike you. –‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
4- Miss Plimsoll: Shall we roll up the window, Sir Wilfrid?
Sir Wilfrid: Just roll up your mouth, that’s all I ask! –‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
5- Leonard Vole: But this is England, where I thought you never arrest, let alone convict, people for crimes they have not committed.
Sir Wilfrid: We try not to make a habit of it. –‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
6- Sir Wilfrid: Be prepared for hysterics and even a fainting spell. Better have smelling salts handy and a nip of brandy.
Christine Vole: I do not think that will be necessary. I never faint because I am not sure that I will fall gracefully and I never use smelling salts because they puff up the eyes. I am Christine Vole. –‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
7- Janet Mackensie: Perhaps you can help me, your Lordship. Six months, I have applied for my hearing aid and I am still waiting for it.
Judge: My dear madame. Considering the rubbish that is being taught nowadays, you are missing very little. –‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
8- Leonard Vole : What are you looking for?
Christine Vole : My accordion.
Leonard Vole : [ stepping on it ] I think I’ve found it.
Christine Vole : Step on it again. It’s still breathing. –‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
9- “Wilfrid the Fox! That’s what they call him, and that’s what he is!” –Miss Plimsoll, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
10- “My Lord, may I also remind my learned friend that his witness, by her own admission, has already violated so many oaths that I am surprised the Testament did not LEAP FROM HER HAND when she was sworn here today! I doubt if anything is to be gained by questioning you any further! That will be all, Frau Helm!” – Sir Wilfrid, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
11- “Kings, prime ministers, archbishops, even barristers have stood in the dock.” –Sir Wilfrid, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
12- “I’ll give ya somethin’ to dream about, Mister. *Wanna kiss me, ducky?*” –The Cockney Woman, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
13- “Damn you. Damn you. Damn you! Damn you!” –Christine Vole, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
14- “[ Leonard Vole has been acquitted ] We’ve disposed of the gallows, but there’s still that banana peel somewhere.” –Sir Wilfrid, ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
15- “[ Miss Plimsoll discovers cigars hidden in Sir Wilfrid’s cane ] You could be jailed for that. You had no search warrant for my cane!” Sir Wilfrid , ‘Witness for the Prosecution’.
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